Camargo
43.407°, -3.885° · 32 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 6.61° at C3.
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You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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About Camargo
Camargo is a municipality in the autonomous community of Cantabria, situated beside Santander Bay on the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. With 30,263 inhabitants, it is one of the region's most populated centres. Its territory, formed by several urban nuclei that border the Cantabrian capital to the south and east, stretches at little elevation — barely 32 metres above sea level. Proximity to the Cantabrian Sea distinctly shapes its climate and landscape.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Camargo will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The moment of maximum obscuration — contact C3 — will occur at 20:27 local time, with the Sun 8.9 degrees above the horizon and a visibility margin of 5.7 degrees. These conditions guarantee that totality will be observable from the location without risk of obstruction by terrain. The exact duration of the total phase will depend on the observation point chosen within the municipality.
The weather in August
August in Camargo shows moderate temperatures, characteristic of the Atlantic climate: mean temperature hovers around 20.6 °C, with highs around 25 °C and lows of 16.3 °C. Average precipitation for the month is 52.1 mm, a notable figure for summer that reflects the influence of the Cantabrian Sea. The risk of thunderstorms is moderate, so meteorological conditions may change in the hours before the eclipse. Data: AEMET (period 1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Camargo occurred on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a totality lasting just over three minutes. Before that, the last annular eclipse took place on 1 April 1764. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 27 February 2082 for the next annular eclipse visible from here, and until 17 November 2180 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse — 20:27 on 12 August 2026 — the Sun will be 8.9 degrees above the horizon, with an azimuth of 282 degrees. That direction corresponds to west-northwest, an orientation that from Camargo points approximately towards the Cantabrian Sea. A location with clear horizon towards that cardinal point will offer the most favourable conditions for observing totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Camargo
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:31 UTC | 19:31 | +19.0° | 272.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:26 UTC | 20:26 | +9.1° | 281.9° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +9.0° | 282.0° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +8.9° | 282.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | +0.2° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.23°
Terrain horizon
2.26°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.61°
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 Camargo
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Muela | 1034 m | 24.1 km | 135° SE |
| La Esquenta | 978 m | 18.1 km | 141° SE |
| Peña Herrera | 971 m | 18.3 km | 141° SE |
| Las Enguinzas | 964 m | 17.3 km | 140° SE |
| Alto del Tejuelo | 938 m | 22.8 km | 135° SE |
| Picones de Castrillos | 928 m | 22.5 km | 136° SE |
| Peña de los Lobos | 917 m | 17.9 km | 139° SE |
| El Caracol | 898 m | 24.3 km | 149° SSE |
Weather in Camargo in August
Avg. temp.
20.6°C
Max / min
25° / 16.3°
Precipitation
52.1 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station SANTANDER AEROPUERTO, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
100%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Camargo
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Camargo
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Camargo?
Yes — Camargo is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Camargo?
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Camargo.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Camargo?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Camargo.
How long does totality last in Camargo?
Totality lasts 1 min 13 s in Camargo (C2 to C3).
Is Camargo a good place to watch the eclipse?
Camargo 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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