Arroyomolinos

40.270°, -3.919° · 598 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.65° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Arroyomolinos

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:36 UTC	19:36	+17.8°	274.6°
Maximum	18:32 UTC	20:32	+7.4°	283.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-1.6°	291.5°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.5°)

Azimuth at C4

291.5° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.56°

Terrain horizon

0.76°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.65°

Peaks near Arroyomolinos

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

71%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Arroyomolinos

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Arroyomolinos.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Arroyomolinos?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Arroyomolinos?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Arroyomolinos.

Is Arroyomolinos a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Arroyomolinos 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.