Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:36
Campiña
38.219°, -2.981° · 641 m a.s.l.
98% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +6° · 285° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.05° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
CAMPIÑA · 38.219° N -2.981° W
Photo: Kordas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Campiña, the Moon covered 98% of the Sun.
At 20:36 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Campiña, covering up to 98% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 78/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Campiña
Campiña is a municipality in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, located at 641 meters above sea level. With just over 67,000 inhabitants, it sits within the interior of the subbetic plateau of Jaén, a territory of olive plains and gentle hills that shape the agricultural landscape of the region. Its elevated position deep in inland Andalusia gives it a clear horizon and broad panoramic views to the west, which proves especially relevant for observing the solar eclipse of August 2026.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Campiña will experience a partial solar eclipse. The maximum will occur at 20:35 local time, when the Sun will be at 5.7° above the horizon — a low position but with a margin of 5.2° above the topographic profile of the surroundings, so visibility is confirmed. At that moment the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction (284°), so it is best to orient yourself toward that point on the horizon and make sure there are no nearby obstacles such as trees or buildings.
The weather in August
August in Campiña is characterized by the typical pattern of inland Andalusia: clear skies and dry heat. Data from the reference AEMET weather station (period 1991–2020) indicate a low risk of storms for this month, which favors astronomical observation. Although the station does not record complete temperature or precipitation figures for this period, the climatic context of the region points to dry and bright conditions during the second half of August. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Campiña took place on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality of approximately 3 minutes and 1 second. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse from the region will arrive on July 13, 2075, while you will have to wait until June 20, 2327 to witness a new total eclipse from here.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:35, the Sun will be at 5.7° elevation above the horizon and at an azimuth of 284°, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. To position yourself correctly, simply orient yourself looking toward where the Sun sets, slightly displaced toward the north from due west. The low solar elevation requires an observation point with a clear western horizon and no obstructions at ground level.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Campiña
In Campiña, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:36 local time, with 98% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Campiña, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 2% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Campiña
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:40:36 | 17:40:36 UTC | +16.2° | 276.4° | |
| Maximum | 20:35:39 | 18:35:39 UTC | +5.7° | 284.5° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:04 | 19:04 UTC | +0.7° | 288.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:27:13 | 19:27:13 UTC | -3.5° | 292.5° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 38.2190° N
- Longitude
- 2.9807° W
- Elevation
- 641 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:40:36
- Maximum
- 20:35:39
- Eclipse ends
- 21:27:13
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:09:11
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 37s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 98%
- Sun altitude
- +5.7°
- Sun azimuth
- 284.5°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (284.5°)
284.5° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
5.65°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.60°
Terrain horizon
+5.05°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Campiña
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanquillo | 1830 m | 18.0 km | 146° SSE |
| Morro de Cañada Somera;Morro de los Cuatro Términos | 1791 m | 17.6 km | 138° SE |
| Alto de la Majada del Frío | 1781 m | 17.4 km | 135° SE |
| Alto del Collado de las Rajas | 1775 m | 17.1 km | 137° SE |
| Alto del Collado de las Rajas | 1763 m | 17.5 km | 135° SE |
| Puntal del Pocico | 1741 m | 17.8 km | 139° SE |
| Caballo Torraso | 1729 m | 14.6 km | 131° SE |
| Cerro del Ojillo de Mares | 1719 m | 15.7 km | 132° SE |
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The August sky
2%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 2%P75 — cloudier days · 38%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Campiña
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Campiña
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Campiña?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 98% covered at maximum from Campiña.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Campiña?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Campiña.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Campiña?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 285°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Campiña.
Was Campiña a good place to watch the eclipse?
Campiña was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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