Ayamonte

37.213°, -7.408° · 12 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.60° at peak.

65/100Good

93%

Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Ayamonte

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+19.3°	274.3°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+8.3°	282.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:30 UTC	21:30	-1.2°	290.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.1°)

Azimuth at C4

290.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.15°

Terrain horizon

0.71°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.60°

Peaks near Ayamonte

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 Ayamonte

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Ayamonte.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Ayamonte?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Ayamonte.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ayamonte?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Ayamonte.

Is Ayamonte a good place to watch the eclipse?

Ayamonte 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.