Barberà del Vallès
41.516°, 2.125° · 144 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.14° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
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About Barberà del Vallès
Barberà del Vallès is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in the heart of the Vallès Occidental, autonomous community of Catalonia. With just over 31,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 144 meters above sea level, it spreads across the plain of the Ripoll river, nestled between the Collserola mountains and the Serralada Prelitoral. Its metropolitan position, less than 20 kilometers from Barcelona, grants it a consolidated urban environment surrounded by hills.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Barberà del Vallès will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum predicted at 20:28, local time. At that moment the Sun will be just 4 degrees above the horizon, toward the west-northwest (azimuth 286°), making it essential to have a completely clear line of sight in that direction. The clearance with respect to the topographic horizon is 3.1 degrees: sufficient to see the phenomenon if there are no immediate obstacles.
The weather in August
In August, Barberà del Vallès enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, with an average temperature of 24.2 °C, highs around 30 °C during the day and lows that rarely fall below 18 °C at night. The risk of storms in this month is low, which favors stable conditions for afternoon observation. Data: AEMET, station 0229I, period 1991–2020.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Barberà del Vallès dates back to May 12, 1706, more than three centuries ago, when totality lasted just under four minutes. In November 1901, an annular eclipse occurred with an obscuration of 82 %, also visible from the municipality. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next notable annular eclipse over this area will not arrive until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum phase, at 20:28, the Sun will be in an almost grazing position to the horizon, 4 degrees high and with an azimuth of 286 degrees: west-northwest direction. To observe it without interference it is advisable to position yourself at an elevated or open point with the horizon clear toward the west, since any building or trees in that direction could obstruct the view during the critical minutes.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Barberà del Vallès
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.8° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +4.0° | 286.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.5° | 294.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.9°)
Azimuth at C4
294.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.49°
Terrain horizon
0.90°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.14°
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 Barberà del Vallès
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Mola | 1103.25 m | 16.5 km | 328° NNW |
| el Balcó | 1059.3 m | 16.2 km | 328° NNW |
| Montcau | 1056 m | 20.3 km | 331° NNW |
| Roc Colom | 1050.5 m | 16.2 km | 328° NNW |
| Punta d'en Serreta | 1041.3 m | 16.4 km | 326° NNW |
| els Ginebres | 1034 m | 18.4 km | 329° NNW |
| Turó dels Òbits | 1030 m | 18.2 km | 329° NNW |
| el Mugró | 1022.9 m | 16.6 km | 328° NNW |
Weather in Barberà del Vallès in August
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
29.9° / 18.4°
Storm risk
Low
Station SABADELL AEROPUERTO, 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
38%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Barberà del Vallès
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Barberà del Vallès
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Barberà del Vallès?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Barberà del Vallès.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Barberà del Vallès?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Barberà del Vallès.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Barberà del Vallès?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Barberà del Vallès.
Is Barberà del Vallès a good place to watch the eclipse?
Barberà del Vallès 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.
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