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.
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97%
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
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About Cáceres
Cáceres is the capital of its namesake province in the autonomous community of Extremadura, with a population of just over 96,000 inhabitants. It sits on the Extremaduran plateau at 441 meters elevation, in an area of meadowlands and plains that characterize the landscape of the center-west peninsula. Its historic city center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, coexists with the activity of a medium-sized city that serves as an administrative and cultural reference for much of the region.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Cáceres will lie outside the path of totality, so the eclipse will be partial. Maximum will occur at 20:33 local time, with the Sun at 8.7° altitude and a 7.4° margin above the topographic horizon, guaranteeing unobstructed visibility. No travel will be necessary to observe it: any location with a clear western horizon will allow you to follow the eclipse's progression through its final phases.
The weather in August
August in Extremadura is characterized as one of the year's most stable months in terms of adverse weather: storm risk is low according to AEMET's historical records, favoring clear skies during afternoons. The Extremaduran plateau during this season tends to experience prolonged anticyclonic conditions, with minimal cloud cover. For observing the afternoon eclipse, the meteorological conditions typical of Cáceres are, in general, favorable.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse seen from Cáceres occurred on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality phase of 88 seconds. Before that event, on April 1, 1764, an annular eclipse crossed the area with 371 seconds of annularity. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the city will have to wait until December 8, 2113, to witness the next significant annular eclipse from this same location.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, at 20:33, the Sun will be 8.7° above the horizon and at an azimuth of 282°, that is, toward the west with a slight inclination toward west-northwest. At that afternoon hour, the star will clearly descend toward the Extremaduran sunset. To orient yourself, simply look in the opposite direction from sunrise: the Sun will be practically across from you, low but clearly visible above the open horizon of the meadowland.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Cáceres
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Risco | 660 m | 8.9 km | 124° SE |
| Cerro del Alcornoque | 644 m | 6.1 km | 120° ESE |
| Cerro del Milano | 598 m | 4.9 km | 121° ESE |
| El santo | 549 m | 23.2 km | 237° WSW |
| Cerro Otero | 504 m | 2.2 km | 308° NW |
Weather in Cáceres in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
25%
Median cloud cover
56%
P75 — cloudier days
90%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Cáceres
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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.
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