Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:39
Algeciras
36.133°, -5.451° · 29 m a.s.l.
93% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 49/100 Sun at +6° · 284° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.80° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
ALGECIRAS · 36.133° N -5.451° W
Photo: Paolichy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Algeciras, the Moon covered 93% of the Sun.
At 20:39 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Algeciras, covering up to 93% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 100/ 100
Full totality visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 61/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Algeciras
Algeciras is a city in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, with around 121,400 inhabitants and an altitude of just 29 meters above sea level. Located on the western shore of the bay bearing its name, facing the Rock of Gibraltar, it is one of Spain's busiest cargo ports and a key crossing point between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Its position at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula gives it a climate strongly shaped by marine influence.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Algeciras will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching maximum coverage at 20:39 local time. The Sun will be just 6.3° above the horizon, oriented toward the west-northwest (azimuth 284°). With a clearance of 4.2° from the topographic horizon, the phenomenon will be visible, but seek a location with an open view toward that part of the sky to catch the final phases of the eclipse.
The weather in August
August in Algeciras is warm and dry, with average temperatures of 22.8 °C, highs around 25.4 °C, and lows near 20.2 °C, according to AEMET records for 1991–2020. The month's average precipitation barely exceeds 0.6 mm, reflecting the typical summer aridity of the Andalusian coast. Storm risk is low, so conditions are usually favorable for observing the sky during the eclipse hours.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Algeciras occurred on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality phase of roughly 1 minute and 54 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, you will have to wait until September 12, 2053 for the shadow of totality to cross this latitude again. An annular eclipse will follow on July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will sit 6.3° above the horizon, a very low position equivalent to roughly twelve solar diameters. Its direction will be west-northwest, with an azimuth of 284°. To follow the phenomenon without obstacles, ideally position yourself on a terrace or hilltop with clear visibility toward that quarter, avoiding buildings or terrain that might block the final degrees before sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Algeciras
In Algeciras, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:39 local time, with 93% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Algeciras, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 1% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Algeciras
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:44:11 | 17:44:11 UTC | +17.2° | 276.1° | |
| Maximum | 20:39:29 | 18:39:29 UTC | +6.3° | 283.8° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:54 | 18:54 UTC | +3.5° | 285.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:31:09 | 19:31:09 UTC | -3.2° | 291.4° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 36.1333° N
- Longitude
- 5.4505° W
- Elevation
- 29 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:44:11
- Maximum
- 20:39:29
- Eclipse ends
- 21:31:09
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:15:33
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 58s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 93%
- Sun altitude
- +6.3°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.8°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.8°)
283.8° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
6.30°
Sun altitude at maximum
3.50°
Terrain horizon
+2.80°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Algeciras
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock of Gibraltar | 426 m | 9.5 km | 93° E |
| Rock of Gibraltar | 417 m | 9.6 km | 95° E |
| Signal Hill | 387 m | 9.4 km | 89° E |
| Torre de Viglilancia forestal | — | 19.9 km | 266° W |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
22.8°C
Max / min
25.4° / 20.2°
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station TARIFA, 19 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
1%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 1%P75 — cloudier days · 21%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Algeciras
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseSeptember 12, 2053
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Algeciras
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Algeciras?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 93% covered at maximum from Algeciras.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Algeciras?
Maximum occurred at 20:39 local time (18:39 UTC) in Algeciras.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Algeciras?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Algeciras.
Was Algeciras a good place to watch the eclipse?
Algeciras could see the eclipse with limitations (score 49/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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