Amposta
40.710°, 0.579° · 11 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 2.04° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Amposta
Amposta is a municipality in Tarragona province, in southern Catalonia, situated on the banks of the Ebro River just a few kilometres from its mouth at the Mediterranean Sea. With just over 21,000 inhabitants, it sits at barely 11 metres above sea level in the Montsià region. The immediate surroundings are marked by rice fields, lagoons and open landscapes of the Ebro Delta, within the homonymous natural park.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Amposta will lie in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The phenomenon reaches its maximum at 20:30 local time, when the Sun will be just 4.5 degrees above the horizon. With a margin of two degrees from the topographic horizon, totality will be visible, but the Sun's low position demands caution: any obstacle—tree, building, hill—can block the view. It is advisable to position yourself at a location with a completely clear western horizon.
The weather in August
August in Amposta is the sunniest month of the year, with about 291 hours of sunshine monthly and a probability of clear skies close to 70%. Average temperatures hover around 27 °C, with highs that can exceed 33 °C and lows around 21 °C. Average monthly rainfall does not reach 28 millimetres, but the risk of thunderstorms is high, with convective instability episodes that can cloud the sky rapidly. Data: AEMET 1991–2020.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Amposta took place on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality of 188 seconds. Before that, an annular eclipse was recorded on 11 November 1901 in the area. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for an annular eclipse to cross the area again; the next total will not arrive until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of totality, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 286 degrees, that is, facing almost due west with a slight inclination towards the northwest—the direction known as west-northwest (WNW). The height above the horizon will be 4.5 degrees, barely above the horizon line. To enjoy totality without obstruction, observers should seek a location with an open horizon in that direction, with no buildings or woodland in that part of the sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Amposta
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +14.6° | 277.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.7° | 285.6° |
| Maximum | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +4.6° | 285.7° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +4.5° | 285.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:21 UTC | 21:21 | -4.1° | 294.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.1°)
Azimuth at C4
294.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.09°
Terrain horizon
2.42°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.04°
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 Amposta
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaroIn the Sun's direction | 1441 m | 22.4 km | 298° WNW |
| Moleta RodonaIn the Sun's direction | 1362.5 m | 22.8 km | 296° WNW |
| la BarcinaIn the Sun's direction | 1353.9 m | 21.6 km | 302° WNW |
| les MirandesIn the Sun's direction | 1351 m | 24.9 km | 282° WNW |
| Mola dels ConillsIn the Sun's direction | 1349 m | 24.9 km | 282° WNW |
| CatinellIn the Sun's direction | 1348 m | 24.9 km | 283° WNW |
| Cim del MaturiIn the Sun's direction | 1347.2 m | 23.7 km | 290° WNW |
| Mola de la BotaIn the Sun's direction | 1345 m | 24.6 km | 280° W |
Weather in Amposta in August
Avg. temp.
27°C
Max / min
33.1° / 20.9°
Precipitation
27.9 mm
Storm risk
High
Station ESTACIÓN DE TORTOSA (ROQUETES), 14 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
22%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Amposta
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Amposta
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Amposta?
Yes — Amposta is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Amposta?
Maximum occurs at 20:30 local time (18:30 UTC) in Amposta.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Amposta?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Amposta.
How long does totality last in Amposta?
Totality lasts 1 min 36 s in Amposta (C2 to C3).
Is Amposta a good place to watch the eclipse?
Amposta will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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