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\t\t\t\t\t\t23\/07\/2026<\/span> Discover the science behind one of nature’s most extraordinary phenomena and experience a total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), the City of Le\u00f3n and the University of Le\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On 12 August, millions of people across Europe will look to the sky to witness one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: a total solar eclipse. For many, it will be their first opportunity to experience one.<\/p>\n Northern Spain will be one of the best places in the world to experience totality \u2013 when the Moon completely covers the Sun. Totality will only be visible from Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal. To mark this extraordinary occasion, ESA, together with the City of Le\u00f3n and the University of Le\u00f3n, is organising a free public event at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Le\u00f3n.<\/p>\n The event will bring together scientists, engineers and astronomy experts, who will guide visitors through the science behind the eclipse with interactive activities, talks and live observations throughout the day. It will be a unique opportunity to experience totality alongside the people who study the Sun and our Universe every day.<\/p>\n The full programme is free of charge and open to all, with no registration required.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n From 10:00\u201314:00 CEST, visitors can explore a wide range of hands-on workshops, experiments and interactive activities designed for all ages.<\/p>\n From the science of the Sun and eclipses to Europe’s space missions, aerospace engineering and the history of astronomy, the daytime programme offers something for families, space enthusiasts and anyone curious about how we explore and understand our Universe.<\/p>\n In the late afternoon, the programme moves outdoors. Gates open at 17:30 CEST, giving visitors plenty of time to find a place before the main stage programme begins at 18:30 CEST.<\/p>\n The evening programme combines science talks and expert commentary to guide visitors through every stage of the eclipse, explaining what is happening in the sky and why the 12 August 2026 eclipse is such a remarkable event.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n From family workshops and interactive demonstrations in the daytime to an evening of science and eclipse observation, here is what visitors can expect throughout the day:<\/p>\n \nA DAY OF SCIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY<\/b> Enjoy workshops, experiments and hands-on activities for all ages. Discover the science of the Sun and eclipses, explore space through play and experimentation, and learn how to observe the eclipse safely.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \nEXPERIENCE THE ECLIPSE WITH US<\/b><\/i> If you are unable to join us in Le\u00f3n, you can also follow the eclipse through ESA’s live broadcast from the Observatorio Astrof\u00edsico de Javalambre in Teruel, Spain.<\/p>\n The broadcast will be available in English on ESA Web TV and YouTube from around 19:30 CEST on 12 August. More information will be published soon.<\/p>\n If you are a member of the media and would like to cover either event, please visit our media platform for registration details.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA full day of space activities<\/h3>\n
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Indoor area of the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos, Le\u00f3n
10:00\u201314:00 CEST<\/i><\/p>\n
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Outdoor area of the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Le\u00f3n<\/i>
17:30\u201321:45 CEST<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Before you come\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Can\u2019t join us in Le\u00f3n?<\/h3>\n