Andújar
38.039°, -4.051° · 216 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.17° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
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About Andújar
Andújar is a municipality in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, located at 216 meters elevation on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River, at the foot of Sierra Morena. With over 37,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most significant urban centers in the upper Guadalquivir Valley. Its surroundings combine agricultural farmland—olive groves and cereal crops—with the extensive Parque Natural de la Sierra de Andújar, habitat of the Iberian lynx.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Andújar will experience a partial solar eclipse. The moment of greatest obscuration will occur at 8:35 p.m., with the Sun just 6.3° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 284°). The available clearance above the terrain is 6.2°, meaning the Sun will be barely above the topographic profile: it is advisable to find a location with a clear horizon toward the west to avoid missing the final phase of the eclipse.
The weather in August
August in Andújar corresponds to the driest and most stable period of the year in the Guadalquivir basin. The risk of thunderstorms is low according to AEMET data from 1991–2020, which favors clear skies during afternoons. The city's continental position, away from Atlantic and Mediterranean influence, heightens the dry heat characteristic of inland Andalusia during this time of year.
Past eclipses
Astronomical records do not document any total or annular eclipse that has crossed Andújar in recent historical times. Looking forward, the next annular eclipse visible from the area is expected on July 13, 2075, and one will have to wait until June 20, 2327 for totality to darken the Sun once again over this city.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of greatest eclipse, the Sun will be at 6.3° above the horizon, moving toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 284°. At that hour—8:35 p.m.—the star will already be in its evening descent, near sunset. The natural light will be dim and golden, making any reduction in brightness perceptible even with relatively modest solar coverage.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Andújar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +17.0° | 275.8° |
| Maximum | 18:36 UTC | 20:36 | +6.3° | 283.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:27 UTC | 21:27 | -2.9° | 291.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.9°)
Azimuth at C4
291.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.87°
Terrain horizon
0.17°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.17°
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 Andújar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buitreras | 736.2 m | 21.8 km | 332° NNW |
| Cerro de la Lanchuela | 605 m | 23.2 km | 20° NNE |
| La Atalaya | 578 m | 7.2 km | 39° NE |
| Cerro Riaño | 445 m | 24.5 km | 70° ENE |
| Cerro de San Cristobal | 426 m | 25.0 km | 72° ENE |
| Cerro Zumacar Grande | 424 m | 23.8 km | 72° ENE |
| Cerro de Valdemojino | 421 m | 23.9 km | 70° ENE |
| Cerrillo Galapurdi | 323 m | 21.5 km | 66° ENE |
Weather in Andújar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
16%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Andújar
- 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 Andújar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Andújar?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Andújar.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Andújar?
Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Andújar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Andújar?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Andújar.
Is Andújar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Andújar is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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