The next august 12, 2026 an extraordinary astronomical event will take place: a total solar eclipse . Thanks to its privileged location and the excellent quality of its sky, the council of Aller is the perfect setting for its observation.

In Aller is one of the best viewpoints of the Asturian sky, the Coto Bello viewpoint, located at almost 1,200 m above sea level, an authentic natural balcony with a 360-degree panoramic view and exquisite sky quality to enjoy the astronomical events that take place throughout the year.

In recent months, work has been done on the design of a complete program that will be developed between the months of april and August , in preparation for the expected eclipse. Coto Bello (Renorios) will be the setting for the activities planned within this cycle.

 

Activities program:

APRIL

• april 5: solar observation workshop
• april 12: solar observation workshop 
• april 25: night sky observation workshop  

 

MAY

• may 1: solar observation workshop
• may 16: night sky observation workshop
• may 31: solar observation workshop

 

JUNE

• june 13: night sky observation workshop
• june 21: solar observation workshop special solstice

 

JULY

• july 11: night sky observation workshop
• july 26: solar observation workshop

( Registration opens: June 24)

 

AUGUST

• august 8: pre-eclipse solar marathon
• august 9: pre-eclipse solar marathon
• august 10: observation of the Perseid shower
• august 11: observation of the Perseid shower

(Registration opens: July 20, 12:00 p. m.)

 

AUGUST 12: THE ROAD TO THE ECLIPSE

Special event on the occasion of the eclipse

4:00 p. m.: astronomical talk "Eclipse: light and shadow", by Isaías Gonzalo and Miguel Gonzalo (astronomical popularizers).

16:30-17:30: musical performance by the group Spoiler

5:30 p. m.: astronomical talk "Eclipses, from the surface of the sun to the fabric of the universe", by Sara Rodríguez (Dr. In Astrophysics from the University of Oviedo).

6:00 p. m.-7:00 p. m.: Group yoga session (limited places; registration on site)

6:00 p. m.-7:00 p. m.:  musical performance by the group Spoiler

7:00 p. m.-9:30 p. m.: total solar eclipse

9:30 p. m.-11:00 p. m.: dinner with background music

11:00 p. m.: special Perseids astronomical workshop (limited places; registration on site)

11:00 p. m.-1:00 a. m.: live concert by the group The Almovodar Girl

 

*Free shuttle bus service from 10:00 a. m. | Technical stop (without service): 2:00 p. m. To 4:00 p. m. | Service stoppage for security reasons: 7:00 p. m. To 9:30 p. m. | Last departure from Coto Bello at 02:00 h.

*Parking areas enabled in: Caborana (pool area), Sotiello (sports center) and Campera-La Arenina roundabout (Moreda).

*Bus stops: enabled parking areas, Moreda health center and start of the road to Coto Bello. And Felechosa, Col. lanzo, Cabañaquinta and Corigos.

*The organization will distribute eclipse glasses while supplies last.

*Pets: up to 10 kg and as long as they travel in a carrier | Guide dogs allowed.

*Restricted access by private vehicle.