Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:32
Boadilla del Monte
40.405°, -3.878° · 678 m a.s.l.
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +7° · 283° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.11° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
BOADILLA DEL MONTE · 40.405° N -3.878° W
Photo: BasilioC · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In Boadilla del Monte, the Moon covered 99.9% of the Sun.
At 20:32 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Boadilla del Monte, covering up to 99.9% 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 44/ 100
Eclipse visible
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About Boadilla del Monte
Boadilla del Monte is a municipality in the province and Community of Madrid, with around 52,600 residents and an altitude of 678 meters above sea level. Located on the western foothills of the capital, it forms part of Madrid's metropolitan ring while maintaining a distinctly residential character. Its elevated position above the Meseta offers clear horizons toward the west, a factor relevant for observing astronomical phenomena with the Sun in a low position.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Boadilla del Monte will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum phase, around 20:32 local time, the Sun will be just 7.5° above the horizon, a very low altitude. With a horizon margin of 6.5°, the eclipse should be visible, but any obstruction to the west-northwest—buildings, trees, or elevated terrain—could block it. It is recommended to seek an elevated and clear observation point facing west.
The weather in August
August in Boadilla del Monte falls within the continental climate of the Madrid Meseta, with long, dry summers in which the anticyclone dominates much of the month. Data from the AEMET station associated with the city indicates a low risk of thunderstorms in August, which proves favorable for eclipse observation. The typical conditions of the second week of August in this sector of Madrid point to predominantly clear skies.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Boadilla del Monte took place on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with 108 seconds of totality. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse occurred that reached an obscuration of 90.2% and more than four minutes of annular phase. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse visible from this location is not expected until December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:32 local time, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 283°, practically due west with a slight inclination toward the north, in the west-northwest direction. Its altitude of 7.5° places it barely above the horizon. Observers should face west-northwest and ensure a clear, low-angle view in that direction; a raised terrace or small hill will significantly improve the chances of witnessing the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Boadilla del Monte
In Boadilla del Monte, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:32 local time, with 99.9% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Boadilla del Monte, the Sun was 7° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 8% 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 Boadilla del Monte
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:36:47 | 17:36:47 UTC | +17.8° | 274.6° | |
| Maximum | 20:32:27 | 18:32:27 UTC | +7.4° | 283.2° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:06 | 19:06 UTC | +1.4° | 288.6° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:24:36 | 19:24:36 UTC | -1.5° | 291.6° |
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).
Location
- Latitude
- 40.4050° N
- Longitude
- 3.8784° W
- Elevation
- 678 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:36:47
- Maximum
- 20:32:27
- Eclipse ends
- 21:24:36
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:16:51
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 49s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude
- +7.4°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.2°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.2°)
283.2° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.42°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.31°
Terrain horizon
+6.11°
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 Boadilla del Monte
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peña Alonso | 1296 m | 25.0 km | 351° N |
| El Picazo | 1273 m | 24.8 km | 351° N |
| Peña Bermeja | 1017 m | 21.6 km | 349° NNW |
| Canto del Pico | 1004 m | 20.9 km | 349° N |
| Altos de Galapagar | 941 m | 19.0 km | 331° NNW |
| Cerro del Canchal | 923 m | 23.4 km | 4° N |
| Peña del Balcón | 913 m | 18.5 km | 331° NNW |
| ValquemadoIn the Sun's direction | 879.7 m | 21.3 km | 301° WNW |
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The August sky
8%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 8%P75 — cloudier days · 46%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Boadilla del Monte
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- 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 Boadilla del Monte
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Boadilla del Monte?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.9% covered at maximum from Boadilla del Monte.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Boadilla del Monte?
Maximum occurred at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Boadilla del Monte.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Boadilla del Monte?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 7° above the horizon at maximum from Boadilla del Monte.
Was Boadilla del Monte a good place to watch the eclipse?
Boadilla del Monte 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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