Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:36
Badajoz
38.878°, -6.971° · 192 m a.s.l.
96% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +9° · 282° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 8.28° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
BADAJOZ · 38.878° N -6.971° W
Photo: Marsupisupilami · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Badajoz, the Moon covered 96% of the Sun.
At 20:36 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Badajoz, covering up to 96% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
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About Badajoz
Badajoz is the capital of its namesake province and the most populous city in Extremadura, with just over 150,000 inhabitants. Situated 192 metres above sea level on the banks of the Guadiana River, it borders Portugal and occupies a strategic position in the southwestern peninsula. Its foundation dates back to the 9th century, giving it a long history linked to Al-Andalus, the Reconquista and cultural exchange between Spain and Portugal.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Badajoz will experience a visible partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:35, when the Sun stands just 8.8° above the horizon towards the west-northwest (azimuth 282°). The altitude is low, so any obstruction in that direction—buildings, vegetation or terrain—could block your view. With a horizon margin of 8.3°, it is best to find a clear vantage point with good visibility towards the west.
The weather in August
August in Badajoz is the warmest month of the year. Average temperature is around 26.6 °C, with highs exceeding 35 °C on the hottest days and lows rarely dropping below 17 °C at night. Average precipitation barely reaches 4.3 mm, reflecting the aridity typical of Extremadura summers. Storm risk is low during this period, according to AEMET climatological data (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Badajoz occurred on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, with a duration of almost two minutes. Before that, an annular eclipse crossed the region on 1 April 1764. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the city must wait until 8 December 2113 to see an annular eclipse, and until 20 June 2327 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, the Sun stands 8.8° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 282°. This is a very low position, typical of August sunset when the Sun moves towards its setting. To observe the eclipse unobstructed, position yourself at an elevated location or in a place with clear horizon looking northwest, away from tall buildings or dense vegetation in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Badajoz
In Badajoz, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:36 local time, with 96% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Badajoz, the Sun was 9° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Badajoz
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:39:16 | 17:39:16 UTC | +19.6° | 273.5° | |
| Maximum | 20:35:31 | 18:35:31 UTC | +8.8° | 282.0° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:23 | 19:23 UTC | +0.4° | 289.2° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:28:04 | 19:28:04 UTC | -0.5° | 290.1° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 38.8779° N
- Longitude
- 6.9706° W
- Elevation
- 192 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:39:16
- Maximum
- 20:35:31
- Eclipse ends
- 21:28:04
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:26:28
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 48m 48s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 96%
- Sun altitude
- +8.8°
- Sun azimuth
- 282.0°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (282.0°)
282.0° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
8.82°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.54°
Terrain horizon
+8.28°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Badajoz
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MalefaIn the Sun's direction | 402 m | 17.9 km | 279° W |
| Forte da GraçaIn the Sun's direction | 390 m | 16.9 km | 277° W |
| Falcato | 367 m | 18.4 km | 257° WSW |
| Elvas | 347 m | 16.7 km | 272° W |
| Fortaleza | 342 m | 21.5 km | 251° WSW |
| Zebro | 341 m | 20.3 km | 332° NNW |
| Carapeto | 333 m | 23.1 km | 247° WSW |
| PerdigãoIn the Sun's direction | 321 m | 15.1 km | 294° WNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
26.6°C
Max / min
35.6° / 17.5°
Precipitation
4.3 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station BADAJOZ, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 12%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Badajoz
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Badajoz
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Badajoz?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 96% covered at maximum from Badajoz.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Badajoz?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Badajoz.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Badajoz?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 282°), 9° above the horizon at maximum from Badajoz.
Was Badajoz a good place to watch the eclipse?
Badajoz was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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.
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