Alcalá la Real

37.461°, -3.923° · 918 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Marginal: only 1.33° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Alcalá la Real

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:41 UTC	19:41	+16.6°	276.2°
Maximum	18:36 UTC	20:36	+5.9°	284.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-3.3°	292.0°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.0°)

Azimuth at C4

292.0° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.32°

Terrain horizon

4.60°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.33°

Peaks near Alcalá la Real

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 Alcalá la Real

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Alcalá la Real?

Yes, but marginally: with 96% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Alcalá la Real is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Alcalá la Real?

Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Alcalá la Real.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Alcalá la Real?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Alcalá la Real.

Is Alcalá la Real a good place to watch the eclipse?

Alcalá la Real 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.