Resolution criteria

This market resolves to YES if there is clear, verified photographic or video evidence of at least one Spanish politician looking directly at the Sun during the partial phase of the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse without certified protective solar eyewear. Otherwise, this market resolves to NO.

Definitions & Scope:

• Outside the total eclipse phase: The direct viewing must occur during a partial phase of the eclipse (where the Sun is not completely blocked, requiring protective eyewear) or from a location in Spain outside the path of totality. If the politician is within the path of totality, the viewing must take place before or after the brief window of 100% totality.

• Without glasses: Looking directly at the Sun with bare eyes, or with standard sunglasses (which do not provide safe solar filtration), as documented by photo or video.

• Verification Source: The event must be documented by a reputable news organization (e.g., El País, El Mundo, RTVE, Agencia EFE, or major international equivalents) or published directly on an official government or politician's verified social media channel.

• Resolution Deadline: If no credible evidence meeting these criteria is made public by August 12, 2026 (23:59 UTC), the market will resolve to NO.

Background

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain, passing through major areas such as A Coruña, Valencia, Zaragoza, Bilbao, and Palma. Other major Spanish hubs, including Madrid and Barcelona, will lie just outside the path of totality and will experience only a partial eclipse.

Looking directly at the Sun outside of the very brief window of 100% totality can cause serious, irreversible eye damage without proper, certified solar eclipse glasses.

This description was partially generated by AI.