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The spectacular solar phenomenon coming to this small town in Teruel

Some phenomena, despite lasting only a few minutes, are worth witnessing. One of them will occur again this Thursday, September 17, in Valdealgorfa, a small town in Teruel where the sun will create a scene that is both curious and spectacular. Its rays will pass from one side of the well-known Equinox Tunnel to the other, creating a unique light show that attracts the attention of locals and visitors every year.
The spectacular solar phenomenon coming to this small town in Teruel

This small municipality in Teruel is located in the Bajo Aragón region and has around 580 inhabitants. Valdealgorfa is known for its heritage, particularly the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, as well as for its natural surroundings. The area offers various routes and trails that make the town an especially attractive destination for hiking enthusiasts and those seeking outdoor getaways.

THE INCREDIBLE PHENOMENON: THE SUN AND A TUNNEL

Valdealgorfa is now preparing to witness one of its most unique phenomena. On its social media channels, the municipality has invited residents and visitors to come and see the exact moment when the first rays of sunlight pass through the town's tunnel, creating a scene that can only be enjoyed for a few moments.

The phenomenon will last just two minutes and seven seconds. This brief and fleeting spectacle will begin at exactly 7:49:39 a.m., prompting local authorities to stress the importance of arriving on time so as not to miss it. During those few minutes, the light will travel through the tunnel until passing through it completely, creating one of the most unusual images on the calendar in this corner of Bajo Aragón.

In addition, to make the occasion even more special, coffee and pastries will be distributed among those who come to watch the phenomenon. It is a way to accompany an unusual morning in Valdealgorfa and enjoy, in good company, a spectacle that is both simple and unique—one of those events that lasts only a few minutes, but whose image can remain in the memory for much longer.