Adra

36.748°, -3.021° · 12 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Marginal: only 1.42° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

95%

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Adra

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+15.6°	277.1°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+4.9°	284.9°
C4 — Partial ends	19:29 UTC	21:29	-4.4°	292.6°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.6°)

Azimuth at C4

292.6° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.36°

Terrain horizon

3.51°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.42°

Peaks near Adra

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Adra

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Adra?

Yes, but marginally: with 95% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Adra is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Adra?

Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Adra.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Adra?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Adra.

Is Adra a good place to watch the eclipse?

Adra is a good option (score 60/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.

Do I need special glasses to watch the eclipse?

Yes, you need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during every partial phase. Regular sunglasses do NOT protect. Glasses can only be removed during the totality phase (when the Sun is fully covered); never during annular or partial eclipses. Pages flagged "visible" assume a clear horizon, not a viewing recommendation.