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On the afternoon of 12 August 2026, the skies over Catalonia will feature one of the most impressive astronomical phenomena observable: a total solar eclipse. <\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

For the first time in 121 years, parts of Catalonia will witness the Moon completely covering the Sun, darkening the sky and turning day into night for a brief period.<\/p>\n

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On the afternoon of 12 August 2026, the skies over Catalonia will feature one of the most impressive astronomical phenomena observable: a total solar eclipse. <\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

For the first time in 121 years, parts of Catalonia will witness the Moon completely covering the Sun, darkening the sky and turning day into night for a brief period.<\/p>\n

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The Catalan Government will broadcast the total solar eclipse live from the historic Ebro Observatory, at the heart of the path of totality<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n The broadcast can be followed live on 12 August via the YouTube channel of the Department of Research and Universities. The programme will include institutional addresses, talks by international figures in astronomy and space exploration, and observation of totality <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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More than 1,000 people have already joined the SOLARIS project to participate in research on the total solar eclipse<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n The citizen science project, promoted by the Department of Research and Universities in collaboration with the VHIR and the IEEC, will study how the human body responds during the total solar eclipse on 12 August.\r\nCitizens can still join the initiative by downloading the app and taking part with a smartwatch. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Mobility and roads: how to reach the eclipse areas safely<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n On August 12, Catalonia will experience exceptional mobility heading to the main eclipse observation areas: Terres de l'Ebre, Camp de Tarragona and Ponent. For this reason, the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) has prepared a special device to facilitate travel and guarantee road safety. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Government brings the total solar eclipse of August 12 closer to the elderly with the "Eclipse for Everyone" program<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n The initiative will bring educational activities about the eclipse to retirement homes, prisons, schools and social organizations so that all citizens can experience this exceptional phenomenon. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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You can now take part in research on the effects of the eclipse with the SOLARIS app<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n SOLARIS is a collaborative citizen science initiative that studies how the human body responds to the total solar eclipse on 12 August. The data collected will enable researchers to analyse the relationship between this phenomenon, emotions and the body's physiological responses. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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President Illa: "The eclipse is an excellent opportunity to share a collective look at the sky"<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
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\n The Government is organizing a conference in Terres de l'Ebre to coordinate the institutional, scientific and security deployment ahead of the event on August 12, 2026. The meeting was attended by international scientists, astronomical heritage managers and emergency and security officials. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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The Catalan Government will broadcast the total solar eclipse live from the historic Ebro Observatory, at the heart of the path of totality<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 10\/08\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n The broadcast can be followed live on 12 August via the YouTube channel of the Department of Research and Universities. The programme will include institutional addresses, talks by international figures in astronomy and space exploration, and observation of totality <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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More than 1,000 people have already joined the SOLARIS project to participate in research on the total solar eclipse<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 08\/08\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n The citizen science project, promoted by the Department of Research and Universities in collaboration with the VHIR and the IEEC, will study how the human body responds during the total solar eclipse on 12 August.\r\nCitizens can still join the initiative by downloading the app and taking part with a smartwatch. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Mobility\n <\/div>\n
30<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Mobility and roads: how to reach the eclipse areas safely<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 30\/07\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n On August 12, Catalonia will experience exceptional mobility heading to the main eclipse observation areas: Terres de l'Ebre, Camp de Tarragona and Ponent. For this reason, the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) has prepared a special device to facilitate travel and guarantee road safety. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Government brings the total solar eclipse of August 12 closer to the elderly with the "Eclipse for Everyone" program<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 27\/07\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n The initiative will bring educational activities about the eclipse to retirement homes, prisons, schools and social organizations so that all citizens can experience this exceptional phenomenon. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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You can now take part in research on the effects of the eclipse with the SOLARIS app<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 12\/07\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n SOLARIS is a collaborative citizen science initiative that studies how the human body responds to the total solar eclipse on 12 August. The data collected will enable researchers to analyse the relationship between this phenomenon, emotions and the body's physiological responses. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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President Illa: "The eclipse is an excellent opportunity to share a collective look at the sky"<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n
\n 12\/07\/2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n The Government is organizing a conference in Terres de l'Ebre to coordinate the institutional, scientific and security deployment ahead of the event on August 12, 2026. The meeting was attended by international scientists, astronomical heritage managers and emergency and security officials. <\/div>\n\n \n More information <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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