Aranjuez

40.031°, -3.602° · 508 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.75° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.7%

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Aranjuez

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:37 UTC	19:37	+17.5°	274.9°
Maximum	18:32 UTC	20:32	+7.1°	283.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-1.9°	291.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.8°)

Azimuth at C4

291.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.91°

Terrain horizon

0.32°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.75°

Peaks near Aranjuez

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

40%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Aranjuez

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Aranjuez.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Aranjuez?

Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Aranjuez.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Aranjuez?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Aranjuez.

Is Aranjuez a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Aranjuez 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.