Antequera

37.019°, -4.561° · 519 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 4.44° at peak.

60/100Good

95%

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Antequera

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+16.9°	276.1°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+6.2°	284.0°
C4 — Partial ends	19:29 UTC	21:29	-3.2°	291.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.7°)

Azimuth at C4

291.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.17°

Terrain horizon

1.72°

Sun−terrain margin

+4.44°

Peaks near Antequera

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 Antequera

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Antequera.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Antequera?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Antequera?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Antequera.

Is Antequera a good place to watch the eclipse?

Antequera 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.