Azuqueca de Henares
40.566°, -3.268° · 633 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 6.11° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Azuqueca de Henares
Azuqueca de Henares is a municipality in the province of Guadalajara, in Castilla-La Mancha, with around 34,685 inhabitants and an altitude of 633 meters above sea level. It lies along the Henares river corridor, which gives it its name, and ranks among the most populated municipalities in the province. Its location in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Castilian plateau, shapes both its continental climate and the conditions for observing the sky.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Azuqueca de Henares will experience the total solar eclipse with favorable visibility of the moment of totality. The Sun will reach its maximum obscuration at 20:31 local time, when it will be 7 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction. With a margin of 6.1 degrees above the topographic horizon at the moment of contact C3, the conditions are suitable for witnessing the total phase from points with a clear western horizon.
The weather in August
In August, AEMET data from station 3170Y indicate a low risk of thunderstorms in Azuqueca de Henares, which is favorable for eclipse observation as evening falls. The station covers the climatic period 1991–2020 and confirms a pattern of low convectivity in August, characteristic of the interior of the Castilian plateau during summer. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Azuqueca de Henares took place on July 8, 1842, some 184 years ago, with a totality phase of just under two minutes. In more recent times, on October 3, 2005, the city experienced an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 90.3% and an annularity duration of approximately four minutes. Following the 2026–2028 sequence, the next annular eclipse will not occur until the year 2377.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:31 local time, the Sun will be 7 degrees of altitude above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 284°. That position is close to where the Sun sets in August, so anyone observing from an open space with a clear western horizon—a terrace, a park, or an area without buildings to the west—will have the right angle to follow the totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Azuqueca de Henares
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.5° | 274.8° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| Maximum | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +7.1° | 283.5° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.0° | 283.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | -1.8° | 291.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.9°)
Azimuth at C4
291.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.79°
Terrain horizon
0.91°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.11°
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 Azuqueca de Henares
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Virgen | 837 m | 9.5 km | 204° SSW |
| Ecce-Homo | 836 m | 10.3 km | 207° SSW |
| Cerro del Castillo | 749 m | 20.2 km | 273° W |
| La Tortuga | 731 m | 10.0 km | 212° SSW |
| Cerro del Tordo | 716 m | 20.2 km | 258° WSW |
| Cerro PajeroIn the Sun's direction | 702 m | 21.3 km | 277° W |
| Malvecino | 698 m | 11.6 km | 214° SW |
| Cerro Cuesta RedondaIn the Sun's direction | 695 m | 21.3 km | 279° W |
Weather in Azuqueca de Henares in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
16%
P75 — cloudier days
72%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Azuqueca de Henares
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseOctober 3, 2377
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Azuqueca de Henares
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Azuqueca de Henares?
Yes — Azuqueca de Henares is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Azuqueca de Henares?
Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time (18:31 UTC) in Azuqueca de Henares.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Azuqueca de Henares?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Azuqueca de Henares.
How long does totality last in Azuqueca de Henares?
Totality lasts 1 min 4 s in Azuqueca de Henares (C2 to C3).
Is Azuqueca de Henares a good place to watch the eclipse?
Azuqueca de Henares will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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