SOL OBSCURA exists to create a shared space for reflection, imagination, and connection under a rare celestial alignment.
We gather beneath the eclipse to explore the relationship between science and spirit, light and shadow, self and collective. Through art, inquiry, and presence, we build community in cosmic time — a moment both ancient and immediate.

The last total solar eclipse visible in Spain happened over 100 years ago and central Europe hasn't seen one since 1999.
But now — in 2026 — the shadow returns, passing just 2 hrs south of Barcelona.

We created SOL OBSCURA to honor this rare alignment not just as a visual spectacle, but as something ancient, profound, and deeply human.

Across time and cultures, eclipses have marked calendars, guided rituals, and stirred awe. From Neolithic stone circles to celestial myths etched in pottery and bone, our ancestors looked to the skies — not just for survival, but for meaning.

This eclipse isn’t just happening above us. It’s happening with us.
It’s a chance to gather, to reflect, and to remember that we are part of something far older and far wider than ourselves.

Guiding how we gather, inspired by the Principles of Burning Man.

Radical Respect

Every individual has the right to choose what they engage with — physically, emotionally, socially.
Consent is sacred: for touch, photos, video, and conversation.
If something isn’t for you, step away — and always ask before you act.

Self-Expression

Come as you are — or as someone you’ve never been.
Whether you're clothed, costumed, or nude, all forms of self-expression are welcome, as long as they respect others’ boundaries.
Let your art and presence be part of the moment, not above it.

Immediacy

This is your invitation to truly arrive.
Be present. Be here. Unplug from elsewhere and immerse yourself in what we are co-creating. And remember: images require permission — the moment is not yours alone.

Leave No Trace

Respect the land we celebrate with.
Clean as you go, sort your waste, and minimise what you bring.
Carry an ashtray. Bring your own cup. Leave this place better than we found it.

Radical Inclusion

This gathering is for everyone — all ages, all bodies, all backgrounds.
Some needs are visible; many are not.
Respect accommodations, and reach out if you need support or want to help expand accessibility.

Communal Care

We are not just attendees — we are caretakers of a shared space.
Look out for one another. Listen. Offer. Support.
Together, we create the experience that supports us all.

Radical Self-Reliance

Plan ahead.
Bring what you need to care for yourself — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
We create the frame, you bring your tools.

Gifting

Gifting is our love language.
Offer your time, your energy, your creations — not for trade, but for connection.
No expectations. No transactions. Just generosity.

SOL OBSCURA was born from a desire to mark time differently — to gather not around commerce or spectacle, but meaning. As the eclipse approached, we felt called to create a container where our community, creativity, and curiosity could align beneath one sky.

This is our offering: a moment out of the ordinary, shaped by the shadow of the sun and the light we bring together.