Cáceres

39.476°, -6.372° · 441 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.76° at peak.

65/100Good

97%

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Cáceres

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:38 UTC	19:38	+19.4°	273.5°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+8.7°	282.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-0.5°	290.3°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.3°)

Azimuth at C4

290.3° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.47°

Terrain horizon

1.97°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.76°

Peaks near Cáceres

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

25%

Median cloud cover

56%

P75 — cloudier days

90%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Cáceres

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Cáceres?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Cáceres.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Cáceres?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Cáceres.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Cáceres?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Cáceres.

Is Cáceres a good place to watch the eclipse?

Cáceres is a good option (score 65/100): 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.