Almería

36.838°, -2.460° · 21 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.00° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Almería

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+15.2°	277.4°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+4.6°	285.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-4.7°	292.9°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.9°)

Azimuth at C4

292.9° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.66°

Terrain horizon

4.58°

Sun−terrain margin

+0.00°

Peaks near Almería

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 Almería

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

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

What time is the eclipse maximum in Almería?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Almería?

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

Is Almería a good place to watch the eclipse?

Almería 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.