Arcos de la Frontera

36.751°, -5.811° · 144 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 5.85° at peak.

65/100Good

94%

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Arcos de la Frontera

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+17.8°	275.5°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+6.9°	283.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:30 UTC	21:30	-2.5°	291.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.1°)

Azimuth at C4

291.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-2.51°

Terrain horizon

1.06°

Sun−terrain margin

+5.85°

Peaks near Arcos de la Frontera

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 Arcos de la Frontera

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Arcos de la Frontera?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Arcos de la Frontera.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Arcos de la Frontera?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Arcos de la Frontera.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Arcos de la Frontera?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Arcos de la Frontera.

Is Arcos de la Frontera a good place to watch the eclipse?

Arcos de la Frontera is a good option (score 65/100): 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.