Almuñécar
36.732°, -3.692° · -9999 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
Local terrain rises 81.74° above the Sun at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Almuñécar
Almuñécar is a coastal municipality in the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, with approximately 27,700 inhabitants. It sits along the Tropical Coast of the Mediterranean, a stretch of shoreline known for its warm microclimate that sets it apart from inland Granada. The terrain of the municipality combines small alluvial plains with hills that border the bay and the mouth of the Verde River, giving the urban center a distinctive setting between the sea and the mountains.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Almuñécar will be within the zone of partial solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:37 local time, but at that moment the Sun will be only 5.4° above the geometric horizon. Visibility analysis indicates that the surrounding topography will block the line of sight at the moment of maximum eclipse. Those wishing to follow the preceding partial phases should seek a high point with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest.
The weather in August
AEMET climate data for the 1991–2020 reference period indicate a low risk of thunderstorms in August at Almuñécar, consistent with the typical behavior of the Granadan Mediterranean coast in summer. The coastal location acts as a thermal regulator, moderating the intense heat characteristic of inland Andalusia during this month. August tends to be one of the most atmospherically stable periods of the year along this Tropical Coast strip.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse observable from Almuñécar occurred on December 22, 1870, about 156 years ago. Totality lasted approximately one minute and fifty-four seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028 have passed, astronomical records place the next annular eclipse visible from these coordinates on July 13, 2075, while the following total eclipse will not arrive until June 20, 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse on August 12, 2026 at 20:37 local time, the Sun will be positioned at an azimuth of 285°, an orientation corresponding to the west-northwest. Its height above the geometric horizon will be only 5.4°, equivalent to being very close to sunset. To attempt to observe the phenomenon during the phases preceding maximum eclipse, observers should orient themselves toward the west-northwest and have a clear horizon at low altitude in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Almuñécar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +16.1° | 276.7° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +5.4° | 284.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -3.9° | 292.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.2°)
Azimuth at C4
292.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.91°
Terrain horizon
87.14°
Sun−terrain margin
-81.74°
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 Almuñécar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navachica | 1831 m | 16.4 km | 318° NW |
| Cerro Lucero | 1782 m | 23.2 km | 310° NW |
| Cerro de Cabañeros | 1716 m | 17.8 km | 322° NW |
| Cerro de la Venta Panaderos | 1696 m | 23.4 km | 309° NW |
| Altos de la Mina | 1689 m | 16.9 km | 313° NW |
| Piedra Sillada | 1678 m | 19.4 km | 316° NW |
| Cerro de los Corrales | 1674 m | 24.8 km | 308° NW |
| Cerro de Mota | 1656 m | 24.2 km | 310° NW |
Weather in Almuñécar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
4%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Almuñécar
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 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 Almuñécar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Almuñécar?
Geometrically yes (95% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Almuñécar.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Almuñécar?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Almuñécar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Almuñécar?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Almuñécar.
Is Almuñécar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Almuñécar is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.
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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