Camas
37.402°, -6.033° · 11 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.68° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Camas
Camas is a municipality in the province of Seville, in the heart of Andalusia, bordering directly on the Hispalense capital. With around 28,600 inhabitants, it forms part of the Seville metropolitan area. Located barely 11 metres above sea level, the municipality extends across the Guadalquivir floodplain, in the flat topography characteristic of the river's lower basin, which offers open horizons towards all cardinal points.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Camas will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:37 local time, the Sun close to the western horizon. At that hour, the celestial body will be at 7.4 degrees of altitude with a clearance of 4.4 degrees above the topographic horizon, so the eclipse will be perfectly visible from the city. It is recommended to find a vantage point with clear skies towards the west-northwest to follow the maximum phase without obstruction.
The weather in August
August in Camas falls within the driest period of the year in the Seville floodplain. According to data from the AEMET station for the 1991-2020 period, the risk of thunderstorms during this month is low. The Seville metropolitan area is characterised at this time by anticyclonic dominance, with typically clear skies that favour observation of the partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Camas took place on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a duration of only 64 seconds. Before that, the city witnessed an annular eclipse on 1 April 1764, over two and a half centuries ago. After the 2026-2028 cycle, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 13 July 2075, while the following total will require waiting until the year 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:37 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 283 degrees. Its altitude above the horizon will be 7.4 degrees, equivalent to slightly less than an open palm at arm's length. The Sun's low position in the evening sky makes it essential to choose a location with a clear horizon in that direction to follow the complete development of the maximum phase.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Camas
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.3° | 275.0° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.4° | 283.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.0° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.96°
Terrain horizon
2.73°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.68°
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 Camas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Barro | 167 m | 4.5 km | 306° NW |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 166 m | 4.1 km | 309° NW |
| Cerro del Lino | 136 m | 2.7 km | 319° NW |
| Cerro Blanco | 128 m | 2.2 km | 318° NW |
| Cerro Blanco | 118 m | 1.6 km | 319° NW |
| Cerro de Santa Brígida | 116 m | 1.3 km | 324° NW |
| Cerro de El Carambolo | 87 m | 1.1 km | 201° SSW |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 6.5 km | 327° NNW |
Weather in Camas in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
7%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Camas
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Camas
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Camas?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Camas.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Camas?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Camas.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Camas?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Camas.
Is Camas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Camas is a good option (score 60/100): 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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