There are moments when daylight yields to the Moon’s shadow, transforming the urban routine into an almost mystical spectacle. For those looking to experience that twilight without leaving the city, the CosmoCaixa Science Museum offers a preview of the event right here in Barcelona through “Planetari 3clipsi,” an immersive 360-degree projection that recreates the fascination of a total solar eclipse.
This audiovisual experience can be enjoyed daily through September 6 in the Catalan capital. The initiative serves as an ideal alternative to the historic astronomical phenomenon that will cross Spain in 2026, 2027, and 2028, offering both the scientific explanation and the cultural impact of these events, which have not been visible on the Iberian Peninsula since 1905.
A journey into the penumbra in an immersive format
Unlike a real eclipse in the sky, which offers only a few brief minutes of darkness, this fulldome experience lasts 45 minutes. During the session, visitors can immerse themselves in total darkness and learn all the details of the three solar events that will be visible in the country over the next few years (two total eclipses and one annular eclipse).
This projection is presented as a direct alternative for those who cannot travel to the observation points in southern Catalonia on August 12, or for those seeking an option other than the special event scheduled at Montjuïc Castle.
Showtimes, tickets, and practical details
The experience is available Monday through Sunday with two daily showings, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Prices: Tickets for the screening cost 6 euros (available for purchase online).
- Admission requirement: You must also purchase a general admission ticket to the CosmoCaixa grounds.
- Languages: The session is conducted in Catalan and features a simultaneous translation system into Spanish and English.
The astronomical phenomenon has mobilized the Spanish network of planetariums, which is working as a team to coordinate this audiovisual production. About twenty museums, science centers, and planetariums from across the country are collaborating on the project to showcase the magnificence of these eclipses, noting that the last total eclipse visible in Spain was observed in the Canary Islands in 1959.
