A fulldome journey to the heart of eclipses
The Hemisfèric at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències invites you to immerse yourself in «Eclipse: The Moment of Totality», a 2D fulldome documentary that recreates the magic of a total solar eclipse. Directed by filmmaker Kwon O Chul, the screening combines 22 minutes of spectacular footage of the astronomical phenomenon with the short film «The Incredible Sun» (11 minutes), offering an immersive experience under the planetarium’s dome.
Screening details
- Dates: From 1 July to 6 September 2026 (daily).
- Time: 18:00.
- Duration: 33 minutes.
- Languages: Spanish, English, and French.
- Audience: All ages.
- Price: From €6.90 (tickets available at the online box office).
⚠️ Important: This screening is a cinematic documentary, not the real eclipse. The astronomical event will take place in Spain on 12 August 2026, with Valencia as one of the cities where totality can be observed at sunset.
How to get to the Hemisfèric
The Hemisfèric is located in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències complex, in the former riverbed of the Turia. Here are your public transport and parking options:
🚍 EMT Bus
- Stops within 200-250 metres:
- Museu de les Ciències (routes 15, 24, 25, 35, 95, N9).
- Les Arts (routes 13, 15, 24, 25, 95).
- Ciutat de la Justícia (routes 15, 24, 25, 35, 95).
🚇 Metro and tram
- Ciutat Arts i Ciències - Justícia station (line 10, 457 metres away).
- Other nearby stations: Quatre Carreres (715 m) and Oceanogràfic (760 m), both on line 10.
🚲 Valenbisi
- Stations within 400 metres:
- Autopista del Saler - Puente Monteolivete (136 m, 0 bikes available).
- Plaza de Europa (360 m, 4 bikes).
- Autopista del Saler - Antonio Ferrandis (C.C. El Saler) (382 m, 4 bikes).
🅿️ Parking
The complex has a public car park at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, with direct access to the Hemisfèric. There are also free parking zones nearby, such as on Avenida de Francia or Paseo de la Alameda.
Scientific context: The 2026 eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Spain will experience its first total solar eclipse in over 100 years. According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the path of totality will cross the country from west to east, passing through cities like A Coruña, Oviedo, Bilbao, Zaragoza, and Valencia. In the Valencian Community, the phenomenon will occur at sunset, with the Sun near the horizon, promising a unique visual spectacle.
This screening at the Hemisfèric is the perfect opportunity to understand the phenomenon and prepare for the real event. Don’t miss it!
