37.265°, -6.517° · 74 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.58° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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Almonte is a municipality in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia, with approximately 25,750 inhabitants. It sits at 74 metres above sea level in the south-western Iberian Peninsula, in Spain's southernmost fringe. This geographical position determines the Sun's trajectory during summer: sunsets occur towards the northwest and the solar disk descends slowly before sinking below the horizon. The town is of medium size by Huelvan and Andalusian standards.
On 12 August 2026, Almonte will lie outside the path of totality; from here, a partial solar eclipse will be observed. The maximum will occur at 20:37 local time, when the Sun will be at 7.7° altitude in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 283°). With a margin of 7.6° above the topographic horizon, visibility is assured from locations with clear horizons towards the west. It is essential to protect your eyes with approved filters throughout the observation, as the Sun will not be completely covered.
According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, the risk of thunderstorms in Almonte during August is low. The reference meteorological station does not have published averages for temperature, precipitation or sunshine hours for this municipality, so the low thunderstorm risk index is the main climatic data available. A stable atmosphere during the afternoon of 12 August would favour eclipse observation from locations with open horizons towards the west-northwest. Data: AEMET.
The last total solar eclipse visible from Almonte occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a duration of totality of 1 minute 51 seconds. Previously, on 1 April 1764 — 262 years ago — an annular eclipse took place. After those of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse from this location will not occur until 13 July 2075, and the following total eclipse will be even further away: 20 June 2327.
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:37 local time, the Sun will be at 7.7° altitude, oriented towards the west-northwest with an azimuth of 283°. At that height, the solar disk will be barely a few degrees above the horizon in that direction, so it is advisable to choose an observation point with a clear line of sight towards the west. A low obstacle in that direction — such as a grove, a building or an embankment — could prevent you from seeing the eclipse at its maximum phase.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +18.6° | 274.8° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.7° | 282.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -1.7° | 290.6° |
Look toward WNW (290.6°)
Azimuth at C4
290.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.72°
Terrain horizon
0.11°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.58°
A solar eclipse is described by four key moments, the contact points between the discs of the Sun and the Moon:
Where the eclipse is only partial, the Moon never fully covers the Sun: only C1 and C4 occur, with no totality in between.
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peña de Martín Prieto | 65 m | 22.2 km | 256° WSW |
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Almonte.
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Almonte.
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Almonte.
Almonte is a good option (score 65/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.
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.
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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