Each town in Mallorca will designate an official viewing point for the August 12th eclipse

PalmThe town councils of Mallorca will have to determine a specific space within each municipality for residents to go to see the solar eclipse on August 12, an exceptional astronomical phenomenon that can be observed in very good conditions from the island.

This was agreed at the last meeting of the FELIB (Federation of Local Entities of the Balearic Islands) with municipal representatives, where the need to organize the observation of the eclipse in an orderly and safe manner was raised, taking into account the expected public attendance.

According to the approach presented, each town hall will choose a public space within its municipal area – such as a square, a sports center, an elevated area, or an open space – with good visibility towards the west, given that the eclipse will occur shortly before sunset. Subsequently, a commission of experts will evaluate whether the chosen space is suitable for observing the phenomenon, both from a technical and safety perspective.

Once the space has been definitively validated, a call will be made to the public to use these official points to follow the eclipse, with the aim of avoiding disorderly concentrations and potential mobility or safety problems.

One of the examples given during the meeting was Mount Randa in Algaida, a place that is expected to be very crowded on August 12th. It is a spot that the IAAM Foundation (Foundation of the Institute of Astronomy and Astronautics of Mallorca) points out as problematic, as are the other two elevations of the Plan, such as Bonany in Petra, and Mount Sant Miquel in Montuïri. In these cases, beyond the town halls, the Roads Department of the Consell will also be responsible for managing access  via the road that climbs to the hills, regulating traffic and vehicle flow.

The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, will be visible in totality from Mallorca for more than a minute, making it an exceptional astronomical event and a unique opportunity for scientific outreach and citizen participation throughout the island.