Alcalá de Guadaira
37.338°, -5.840° · 71 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.22° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Alcalá de Guadaira
Alcalá de Guadaira is a municipality in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, with just over 70,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 71 meters above sea level. Located southeast of the Seville capital, along the natural corridor traced by the Guadaira River before its confluence with the Guadalquivir, the city combines a consolidated urban center with a periurban countryside landscape. Its geographic position places it firmly within the Seville metropolitan area.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Alcalá de Guadaira will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum reaching 20:37 local time. The Sun will be 7.2° above the horizon at that moment—a moderate altitude but sufficient to observe the phenomenon without the usual obstructions. The margin relative to the topographic horizon is 7.2°, so it is advisable to find a location with a clear western horizon. It is not recommended to rely on rooftops or terraces with obstacles in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Alcalá de Guadaira is the warmest month of the year. According to AEMET data from the 1991–2020 period, the average temperature is around 28.6 °C, with maximum averages reaching 36.2 °C and minimum nighttime temperatures of 20.9 °C. The municipality records approximately 347 hours of sunshine in August and a probability of clear skies of 84 %. The average monthly precipitation is barely 2.5 mm and the risk of thunderstorms is low, making this month one of the most stable of the year for observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Alcalá de Guadaira took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality lasting just 67 seconds. Before that event, on April 1, 1764, an annular eclipse occurred with 86.9 % obscuration and an annular phase of 230 seconds. After the 2026–2028 eclipses, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see an annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 7.2° high above the horizon and at an azimuth of 283°, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. It will be practically at the last hour before sunset, tracing a descending path toward the western horizon. To follow the eclipse without interruption, the best position is an open place facing west-northwest, with no buildings or trees in that sky band.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Alcalá de Guadaira
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.1° | 275.1° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.2° | 283.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.1° | 291.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.0°)
Azimuth at C4
291.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.13°
Terrain horizon
0.02°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.22°
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 Alcalá de Guadaira
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de BarroIn the Sun's direction | 167 m | 22.9 km | 295° WNW |
| Cerro de la CruzIn the Sun's direction | 166 m | 22.5 km | 296° WNW |
| Cerro del LinoIn the Sun's direction | 136 m | 21.0 km | 296° WNW |
| Cerro BlancoIn the Sun's direction | 128 m | 20.6 km | 295° WNW |
| Cerro BlancoIn the Sun's direction | 118 m | 19.9 km | 295° WNW |
| Cerro de Santa BrígidaIn the Sun's direction | 116 m | 19.7 km | 295° WNW |
| Cerro de El CaramboloIn the Sun's direction | 87 m | 18.5 km | 289° WNW |
| Cerro del JudíoIn the Sun's direction | 43 m | 24.2 km | 301° WNW |
Weather in Alcalá de Guadaira in August
Avg. temp.
28.6°C
Max / min
36.2° / 20.9°
Precipitation
2.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station SEVILLA AEROPUERTO, 9 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
18%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Alcalá de Guadaira
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 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 Alcalá de Guadaira
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Alcalá de Guadaira?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Alcalá de Guadaira.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Alcalá de Guadaira?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Alcalá de Guadaira.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Alcalá de Guadaira?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Alcalá de Guadaira.
Is Alcalá de Guadaira a good place to watch the eclipse?
Alcalá de Guadaira is a good option (score 65/100): 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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