Eclipse 12 August 2026 in Rueda

Official information validated by Astroval to observe the total solar eclipse in Rueda, province of Valladolid.

Eclipse data in Rueda

Totality duration

1min 5s

Partial eclipse start
19:34:49
Totality start
20:30:24
Eclipse maximum
20:30:57
Totality end
20:31:29
Sunset
21:23:24
Sun elevation at totality
8.70°
Sun azimuth at totality
282.17°

What the eclipse will look like from Rueda

Fisheye lens simulation of the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse over Rueda, from the start of the partial phase through to sunset.

Visualisation produced by Astroval for outreach purposes. Actual appearance depends on the atmosphere and your viewing position.

Official observation points

Observation point

Pista de Motocross

41.41661, -4.95644

Altitude: 750 m a.s.l.

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Estimated capacity: 2,500 people
Terrain type: Uneven ground

Pedestrian access

Available

Vehicle access

Available

Emergency access

Available

Accessibility (reduced mobility)

Not available

Parking 250 m away

Available — ≈ 2 ha. Current access via roadside ditch; the Town Hall has committed to fitting it out. Distance to the point: 250 m

Natural shade

Available

Drinking water

Available

Food / drink points

Not available

Sun protection handed out

Not available

Certified eclipse glasses handed out

Not available

Permanent toilets

Not available

Portable toilets (8 units planned)

Available

Number of access points: 2

Point pending approval by the Civil Protection Agency of Castile and León.

Overnight areas

Camping area

Pinar junto a circuito de motocross

41.41639, -4.95639

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Usable surface
2,000 m²
Distance to observation point
1,500 m

Pools / refreshing areas

Not available

Toilets (6)

Not available

Showers (0)

Not available

Accessibility (reduced mobility)

Not available

Pets allowed

Available

Electric hookups on pitches

Not available

Motorhome area

Zona de estacionamiento Huerto de las Monjas

41.41767, -4.96150

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Usable surface
1,000 m²
Distance to observation point
438 m

Pools / refreshing areas

Not reported

Toilets

Not reported

Showers

Not reported

Accessibility (reduced mobility)

Not reported

Pets allowed

Not reported

Electric hookups on pitches

Not reported

Fresh-water filling

Available

Grey-water disposal

Available

Black-water disposal

Available

Electric hookups

Not available

Town programme

  • 10 and 11 August

    Pre-festivity activities

    Pre-festivity activities organised by the Town Hall.

  • 12 August — eclipse day

    Not defined by the Town Hall

    No specific municipal activities planned for eclipse day. Private activities and special visits are planned at the local wineries. Recommended: welcoming visitors, distribution of certified glasses and information about the observation point.

  • From 13 to 17 August

    Fiestas Patronales en honor a Ntra. Sra. de la Asunción

    Consultar programa completo en la web https://rueda.ayuntamientosdevalladolid.es/ (se colgará más adelante cuando se tenga la programación definitiva).

Town services

Health centre / clinic
Available in the municipality itself
Pharmacy
No data
Security
Security resources available (Guardia Civil, Civil Protection). LED street lighting
Public transport
La Regional (Valladolid–Rueda): departures at 7:15, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 18:00, 19:30 and 20:30

 

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