Ávila

40.657°, -4.700° · 1127 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.01° at peak.

70/100Good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Ávila

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:36 UTC	19:36	+18.6°	273.9°
Maximum	18:32 UTC	20:32	+8.1°	282.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-0.8°	291.0°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.0°)

Azimuth at C4

291.0° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.83°

Terrain horizon

1.14°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.01°

Peaks near Ávila

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

34%

P75 — cloudier days

78%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ávila

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

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

What time is the eclipse maximum in Ávila?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ávila?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Ávila.

Is Ávila a good place to watch the eclipse?

Ávila is a good option (score 70/100): 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.