Barañáin
42.806°, -1.677° · 441 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.39° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Barañáin
Barañáin is a municipality in the Foral Community of Navarre situated in the Pamplona basin, just a few kilometres from the centre of Navarre's capital. It is home to some 20,000 inhabitants and sits at 441 metres above sea level, in the middle western part of Navarre. Its position in the Pamplona basin's plain offers wide panoramas towards the western horizon, which is relevant for observing the eclipse when the Sun is already very low.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Barañáin will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum, around 20:27 local time, the Sun will be partially obscured by the Moon. With the star at just 7.2° above the horizon, it is advisable to find a clear location facing west to ensure visibility: any obstacle — buildings, trees or hills — could block the observation in the final minutes of the event.
The weather in August
August in Barañáin records moderate temperatures, with an average of 22 °C, highs around 28 °C and lows dropping to 16 °C. The average monthly precipitation is 31 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is high, especially in the afternoons. Those planning to observe the eclipse should bear in mind this instability, which can generate clouds or showers of vertical development occurring suddenly. Data: AEMET (1991-2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Barañáin took place on 18 July 1860, over 166 years ago, with a totality of just 57 seconds. Previously, an annular eclipse was recorded on 11 November 1901. After the 2028 eclipse, the next annular phase will not arrive until 27 February 2082, and the next total eclipse will not occur at these latitudes until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.2° altitude above the horizon and will have reached an azimuth of 284°, an orientation that corresponds to slightly north of west, practically west-northwest. The trajectory is already descending at that time — 20:27 — so the field of view must be completely clear in that direction to avoid missing the phenomenon in the final moments of the afternoon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Barañáin
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:32 UTC | 19:32 | +17.2° | 274.5° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +7.2° | 283.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -1.4° | 292.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.4°)
Azimuth at C4
292.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.37°
Terrain horizon
1.82°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.39°
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 Barañáin
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itzaga | 1360 m | 22.7 km | 117° ESE |
| AmorroIn the Sun's direction | 1349 m | 23.8 km | 292° WNW |
| LezizagoaIn the Sun's direction | 1348 m | 22.9 km | 290° WNW |
| Higa de Monreal | 1289 m | 17.1 km | 136° SE |
| Larrogain | 1277 m | 24.4 km | 63° ENE |
| IdoitxikiIn the Sun's direction | 1272 m | 21.5 km | 295° WNW |
| AitzuriIn the Sun's direction | 1266 m | 22.3 km | 287° WNW |
| Alto de las Bordas ViejasIn the Sun's direction | 1265 m | 20.8 km | 289° WNW |
Weather in Barañáin in August
Avg. temp.
22°C
Max / min
28.3° / 15.6°
Precipitation
31.2 mm
Storm risk
High
Station PAMPLONA, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
40%
Median cloud cover
71%
P75 — cloudier days
98%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Barañáin
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Barañáin
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Barañáin?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Barañáin.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Barañáin?
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Barañáin.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Barañáin?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Barañáin.
Is Barañáin a good place to watch the eclipse?
Barañáin is a good option (score 60/100): 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.
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