Armilla
37.144°, -3.625° · 666 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.54° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
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About Armilla
Armilla is a municipality in the province of Granada, in Andalusia, situated in the Vega of Granada at 666 meters altitude, very close to the urban center of the capital. With just over 21,000 inhabitants, it forms part of the metropolitan area of Granada and extends to the southwest of the city. Its location on the fluvial plain of the Genil River, with the Sierra Nevada as a landscape reference toward the southeast, determines both its visual horizon and the agricultural and residential character that has defined its development.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Armilla will observe a partial solar eclipse. The maximum of the phase will occur at 20:37 local time, with the Sun positioned to the west-northwest (azimuth 284°) and just 5.6° above the horizon. This position so close to the horizon requires selecting an observation site where the western horizon is completely clear of obstacles—buildings, trees, or terrain elevations—since any interference in that direction could obscure the solar disk at the moments of greatest interest.
The weather in August
August is the warmest and driest month of the year in Armilla, with an average temperature of 26 °C, typical highs above 34 °C, and nighttime lows around 18 °C, according to AEMET climate data for the 1991–2020 period. Monthly precipitation rarely exceeds 3 mm, and the sky remains clear on 81% of days. Even so, there is a moderate risk of summer thunderstorms, which can develop rapidly during the central hours of the day, favored by accumulated heat and the proximity of the Sierra Nevada.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Armilla occurred on May 12, 1706, more than 320 years ago, with a totality duration of nearly three and a half minutes. No total or annular eclipse has crossed this corner of Andalusia since. After the upcoming eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see an annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 to witness a new total eclipse from here.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, the Sun will be positioned to the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 284°—slightly north of true west. Its height above the horizon will be just 5.6°, equivalent to the width of approximately three fingers extended at arm's length. It is a Sun in clear descent toward sunset, making it especially important to orient your gaze without obstacles in that western direction so as not to miss the culminating moment of the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Armilla
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +16.2° | 276.5° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +5.6° | 284.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:28 UTC | 21:28 | -3.7° | 292.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.2°)
Azimuth at C4
292.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.71°
Terrain horizon
0.02°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.54°
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 Armilla
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico del Veleta | 3396 m | 25.0 km | 113° ESE |
| Tajos de la Virgen | 3239 m | 24.4 km | 116° ESE |
| Tajos de la Virgen Central | 3228 m | 24.7 km | 116° ESE |
| Puntal de Loma Púa | 3226 m | 24.9 km | 115° ESE |
| Tajos de la Virgen Oriental | 3216 m | 24.8 km | 115° ESE |
| Tajos de la Virgen SW (3213 m) | 3213 m | 24.2 km | 117° ESE |
| Tajos del Nevero | 3198 m | 23.8 km | 118° ESE |
| Tajos del Nevero Occidental | 3193 m | 23.7 km | 118° ESE |
Weather in Armilla in August
Avg. temp.
26.1°C
Max / min
34.2° / 17.9°
Precipitation
3.2 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station GRANADA BASE AÉREA, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
4%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Armilla
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- 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 Armilla
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Armilla?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Armilla.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Armilla?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Armilla.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Armilla?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Armilla.
Is Armilla a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Armilla 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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