A quarter of a century after the unforgettable total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999, the moon's shadow will return to Europe – three times in a row! On 12 August 2026, 2 August 2027 and 26 January 2028, two total and one annular eclipse will take place in the sky above our continent.
All three events will take place in Spain, the number one holiday destination for Germans, and will be visible in well-known tourist destinations such as Mallorca and Andalusia. The authors, both of whom have lived in Spain for many years, have visited many suitable locations and provide valuable first-hand tips on where to observe the eclipse.
The weather forecasts for each eclipse are discussed in detail. Detailed topographical maps show the exact course of the eclipse path, and many photos whet the appetite for your own (astro)tourism programme.
This book is an indispensable source of information for anyone who does not want to miss a trip to one of the three eclipses – the next opportunity in Europe will not be until 2053!
The author Jan Hattenbach is an astronomer, astrophotographer, science communicator and author. He writes for Sterne und Weltraum, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Sky&Telescope and others.
