Caravaca

38.106°, -1.863° · 647 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.14° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Caravaca

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+15.3°	277.1°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.8°	285.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-4.2°	293.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.1°)

Azimuth at C4

293.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.24°

Terrain horizon

4.71°

Sun−terrain margin

+0.14°

Peaks near Caravaca

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

18%

P75 — cloudier days

51%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Caravaca

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Caravaca?

Yes, but marginally: with 98% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Caravaca is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Caravaca?

Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Caravaca.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Caravaca?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Caravaca.

Is Caravaca a good place to watch the eclipse?

Caravaca 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.