Águilas
37.406°, -1.583° · 23 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.97° at peak.
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97%
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
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About Águilas
Águilas is a coastal municipality in the Murcia Region with some 34,500 inhabitants, located 23 metres above sea level on the southeastern coast of the province. Its bay opens onto the Mediterranean and shapes both its economy and urban profile. It is one of Murcia's southernmost coastal municipalities, with a long tradition tied to the sea and port activities.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Águilas will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:36 local time. The Sun will reach barely 4.3° above the horizon at that moment, with a margin of 3° relative to the surrounding relief, making observation viable but requiring a clear western horizon. The solar disc will be partially hidden towards the west-northwest, so a clear view in that direction is essential.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the 1991–2020 period, August in Águilas shows low storm risk, which is favourable for eclipse observation. Summer along this stretch of Murcia's coast tends to be dry and stable, with scarce precipitation in August. This low probability of convective disturbances makes the month a reasonably reliable window for outdoor observing activities.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Águilas occurred on 12 May 1706, more than 320 years ago, with a totality phase lasting just over three minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next opportunity to observe an annular eclipse from this latitude will come on 13 July 2075, while the next total eclipse will not occur until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:36 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be at 4.3° above the horizon in a direction of 286° azimuth—that is, nearly due west-northwest. At that hour, with twilight already steeply angled, the Sun will be very close to the visual horizon: observers should position themselves somewhere with a clear view to the west to ensure visibility of the phenomenon.
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Eclipse schedule in Águilas
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +14.8° | 277.6° |
| Maximum | 18:36 UTC | 20:36 | +4.3° | 285.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:27 UTC | 21:27 | -4.9° | 293.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.3°)
Azimuth at C4
293.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.87°
Terrain horizon
1.31°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.97°
What the contact points (C1-C4) mean
A solar eclipse is described by four key moments, the contact points between the discs of the Sun and the Moon:
- C1First contact: the Moon touches the edge of the Sun and the partial eclipse begins.
- C2Second contact: the Moon fully covers the Sun and totality begins.
- C3Third contact: the Sun reappears and totality ends.
- C4Fourth contact: the Moon leaves the Sun's disc and the eclipse ends.
Where the eclipse is only partial, the Moon never fully covers the Sun: only C1 and C4 occur, with no totality in between.
Peaks near Águilas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabezo del Platero | 891 m | 23.0 km | 12° NNE |
| El Talayón | 879 m | 17.9 km | 14° NNE |
| Cabezo de los Reales | 877 m | 21.9 km | 8° N |
| Cerro Merjecea | 838 m | 21.6 km | 7° N |
| Alto del Peral | 836 m | 16.8 km | 3° N |
| El Talayón de Chuecos | 826 m | 13.5 km | 351° N |
| Cabezo del Tejedor | 825 m | 15.5 km | 1° N |
| Cabezo Lardín | 821 m | 23.6 km | 15° NNE |
Weather in Águilas in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
5%
P75 — cloudier days
7%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Águilas
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Águilas
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Águilas?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Águilas.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Águilas?
Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Águilas.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Águilas?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Águilas.
Is Águilas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Águilas is a good option (score 70/100): 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.
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