REDEFINING THE SOLAR RADIUS
Besselian Elements Team
Your guide to Solar Eclipses
Eclipse Maps
Display local circumstances computed using the IQP eclipse computational method that accounts for both the lunar limb, observer site topography, and it relies on an improved value for the eclipse solar radius (i.e. 959.95")
Eclipse App
Download our Countdown App to plan and observe your next eclipses powered by the most accurate computational method
Solar Radius Calculation
Read about our misson to determine the best solar radius value for eclipse computations by analyzing the flash spectrum, especially from the path edge. This improves eclipse maps and predictions
Who we are
We are the Besselian Elements Team, passionate eclipse chasers and researchers. We provide accurate eclipse calculations and share our work studying these awe-inspiring phenomena
2026 Solar Eclipse in Spain: Real Sky Conditions from Weather Webcams
The solar eclipse next year will be visible from Spain around 8:30 pm local time—very close to sunset. That means the Sun will be low, ...
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Average cloud cover over Spain considering cloud shadows
https://view.eumetsat.int/ Jul 31 18:10 UTC Eumetview Weather is always a critical factor when observing a total solar eclipse. For the August 12, 2026 eclipse in ...
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Which clouds can ruin your eclipse view
When observing a low-altitude solar eclipse, like the one that will occur in Spain on August 12, 2026, it is possible for distant clouds to ...
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