If you are thinking of viewing the solar eclipse on August 12 in the Community of Madrid, you’ll be pleased to know that 52 municipalities have been designated for this celestial event. This announcement was made by Miguel Ángel García Martín, the Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, in an informative meeting. For details, you can read more in The Economist.
List of Municipalities for Eclipse Viewing
The towns where you can see the solar eclipse in Madrid include:
- Sierra de Guadarrama
- Prádena del Rincón
- Braeyes
- Piñuecar-Gandullas
- Berzosa del Lozoya
- La Serna del Monte
- Gascones
- Villavieja del Lozoya
- Puentes Viejas
- Embalse de Lozoya
- Lozoya
- Canencia
- Valdepiélagos
- Cabanillas de la Sierra
- Navalafuente
- Colmenar del Arroyo
- Talamanca de Jarama
- Valdeolmos-Alalpardo
- Torrelaguna
- Soto del Real
- Meco
- Los Santos de la Humosa
- Daganzo de Arriba
- Pezuela de las Torres
- Navacerrada
- Becerril de la Sierra
- Olmeda de las Fuentes
- Moralzarzal
- Nueva Baztán
- Los Molinos
- Ambite
- Colera Alta
- Manzanares el Real
- Colmenar Viejo
- The Molar
- La Cabrera
- San Agustín del Guadalix
- San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Tres Cantos
- Villarejo de Salvanés
- San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- Robledo de Chavela
- Villamantilla
- Chinchón
- Chapinería
- Morata de Tajuña
- San Martín de Valdeiglesias
- Navas del Rey
- Santa María de la Alameda
- Torrejón de la Calzada
- Tajuña
Among these towns, up to Tres Cantos is situated within the strip of totality, meaning only those will witness a complete eclipse. The remaining towns will only see a partial eclipse, missing the enchanting experience of complete darkness during the day.
A festival will take place in Buitrago del Lozoya, featuring activities that are informative, scientific, educational, cultural, and family-oriented. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, music, children’s games, and workshops throughout the day. This festival is one among many celebrations across Spain to honor this astronomical event.
Planning Your Eclipse Viewing
If you’re keen to know how long the totality will last in each of the specified towns or seek charming locations to enjoy the spectacle, an interactive map would be beneficial. It also serves as a guide for planning your ideal observation point anywhere in Spain.
Consider whether you wish to view the eclipse within the strip of totality or if a partial eclipse nearer to home will suffice. The upside is that another total eclipse will occur in Spain next year, including many locales that aren’t in this year’s totality strip. Are you willing to wait, or do you want to chase this celestial phenomenon now?
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