Calafell
41.200°, 1.568° · 46 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 1.86° at C3.
75/100Very good
100%
You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Calafell
Calafell is a coastal municipality in the province of Tarragona, in the Baix Penedès region, within the autonomous community of Catalonia. With just over 24,000 inhabitants and an altitude of barely 46 meters, it stretches along the Mediterranean in the stretch known as Costa Daurada. Its southwest-facing maritime facade offers a wide and clear marine horizon, particularly relevant for observing the August 2026 eclipse.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Calafell will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:29 local time, with the Sun only 4.2 degrees above the horizon and an azimuth of 286 degrees, a direction pointing west-northwest. The margin relative to the topographic horizon is 2.3 degrees, so totality will be fully visible from any point with a clear horizon in that direction, preferably facing the sea.
The weather in August
According to AEMET station 0066X records for the period 1991-2020, the risk of thunderstorms in Calafell during August is classified as low. The coastal Mediterranean environment favors stable conditions at this time of year, with a dry atmosphere and little cloud cover associated with Atlantic fronts. Moderate sea breezes keep the atmosphere temperate and frequently maintain clear skies throughout the day, although convective clouds may form occasionally during the central afternoon hours.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Calafell occurred on May 12, 1706, approximately 320 years ago, lasting about four minutes of totality. Among recorded eclipses, the annular eclipse of November 11, 1901, also stands out, with an obscuration of 82%. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next opportunity to see an annular eclipse will arrive on July 13, 2075, and the next total eclipse will not return until November 17, 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, the Sun will be 4.2 degrees above the horizon and at an azimuth of 286 degrees, an orientation that corresponds practically to west-northwest. From Calafell, this places the Sun over the sea, very close to sunset. Although the position is low, the margin of 2.3 degrees above the topographic horizon ensures visibility from open places along the coastline, as long as there are no obstacles—buildings or structures—in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Calafell
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:35 UTC | 19:35 | +14.1° | 277.5° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.3° | 286.1° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.2° | 286.2° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.2° | 286.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.4° | 294.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.6°)
Azimuth at C4
294.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.36°
Terrain horizon
2.31°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.86°
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 Calafell
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puig de la Talaia | 861.3 m | 17.3 km | 331° NNW |
| Turó de Mas d'en Bosc | 851.1 m | 22.3 km | 333° NNW |
| Puig Jugador | 806.1 m | 23.4 km | 344° NNW |
| Puig de Mas Fonoll | 801.7 m | 22.7 km | 349° N |
| Puig de les Forques | 800 m | 20.9 km | 334° NNW |
| Turó del Guix | 779.1 m | 22.9 km | 346° NNW |
| Puig de les Torres | 749.8 m | 23.4 km | 355° N |
| Puig del Colomer | 740.8 m | 21.1 km | 333° NNW |
Weather in Calafell in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
14%
P75 — cloudier days
48%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Calafell
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Calafell
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Calafell?
Yes — Calafell is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Calafell?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Calafell.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Calafell?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Calafell.
How long does totality last in Calafell?
Totality lasts 0 min 38 s in Calafell (C2 to C3).
Is Calafell a good place to watch the eclipse?
Calafell will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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