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The best places to see the solar eclipse: from central Madrid to the Sierra de Guadarrama
On 12 August, Spain will witness the first total solar eclipse in more than a hundred years. In Madrid and the north of the region, it will be possible to observe the totality phase of this exceptional phenomenon: the partial eclipse will begin at 19:36, totality will occur at around 20:32 and will last between 30 and 90 seconds, depending on the observation site. At 21:17, the Sun will set below the horizon. So that you do not miss this moment, we have compiled the best places in Madrid and its surroundings, from urban viewpoints to the mountain passes of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
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- Eclipse Festival
Madrid is preparing to witness a total solar eclipse on 12 August, a phenomenon that can be observed for the first time in more than a century in numerous municipalities in the region.
- Mirador del Cerro del Tío Pío
- Mirador del Templo de Debod
- Mirador de Paracuellos Address C/ Ronda de las Cuestas, 1, Paracuellos de Jarama
- Puerto de Somosierra Address 28756 Somosierra
- Área recreativa Puerto de Navacerrada Address Carretera de la Barranca, s/n, Navacerrada
- Mirador de la Cabeza (La Cabrera) Address 28751 La Cabrera, Madrid
- Mirador de la Dehesa de la Villa Address C/ Sinesio Delgado, 13-23
- Explanada del Castillo de Buitrago del Lozoya
- Mirador de los Robledos Address C/ Abelardo Gallego, Rascafría
- Mirador del Embalse de El Atazar Address C/ Arroyo, Patones
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