Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:36
Caravaca
38.106°, -1.863° · 647 m a.s.l.
98% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 38/100 Sun at +5° · 285° WNW
Local terrain rises 1.39° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
CARAVACA · 38.106° N -1.863° W
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In Caravaca, the Moon covered 98% of the Sun.
At 20:36 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Caravaca, 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 62/ 100
Marginal visibility — depends on fine horizon
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About Caravaca
Caravaca is a municipality in the Region of Murcia, located in the northwest of the province, at 647 meters above sea level. With some 26,400 inhabitants, it serves as the regional hub in this inland area and brings together the main services of northwestern Murcia. Its location on high ground and its distance from the Mediterranean coast give it a distinctive geographic character, set apart from the littoral and the river plains that dominate other parts of the region.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Caravaca will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum at 20:35 local time. At that moment the Sun will barely reach 4.8° above the horizon, with only 0.7° clearance above the terrain profile. It is a very low angle: any obstacle—hill, building, or trees—in the west-northwest direction can block the Sun's view at the critical moment. To observe the eclipse, it is advisable to seek an elevated point with a clear horizon in that direction.
The weather in August
Data from the AEMET station nearest to Caravaca (code 7119B, reference period 1991–2020) record a low thunderstorm risk for August. The remaining variables—temperature, precipitation, and sunshine hours—are not available for this observation point. The low storm risk index is, in any case, a positive indicator for observing the eclipse on 12 August. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Caravaca occurred on 12 May 1706, some 320 years ago, with a totality phase of approximately 3 minutes and 49 seconds. There is no record of a prior annular eclipse. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular event will arrive on 13 July 2075. The next total eclipse will not occur until 20 June 2327, placing the next totality more than three centuries away.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:35, the Sun will be at 4.8° above the horizon and will move toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 285°. At that hour the star will be very close to sunset, so observation requires a western horizon completely free of obstacles. Orienting toward the west-northwest from any elevated point in the town is the first step to ensure seeing the Sun before it disappears.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Caravaca
In Caravaca, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:36 local time, with 98% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Caravaca, the Sun was 5° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 11% 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 Caravaca
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:40:47 | 17:40:47 UTC | +15.3° | 277.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:27 | 18:27 UTC | +6.4° | 283.9° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:35:31 | 18:35:31 UTC | +4.8° | 285.2° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:26:50 | 19:26:50 UTC | -4.3° | 293.1° |
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
- 38.1056° N
- Longitude
- 1.8634° W
- Elevation
- 647 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:40:47
- Maximum
- 20:35:31
- Eclipse ends
- 21:26:50
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:04:30
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 3s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 98%
- Sun altitude
- +4.8°
- Sun azimuth
- 285.2°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (285.2°)
285.2° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.82°
Sun altitude at maximum
6.21°
Terrain horizon
-1.39°
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 Caravaca
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puntal de las CuevasIn the Sun's direction | 1711 m | 25.0 km | 280° W |
| Puntal del MojónIn the Sun's direction | 1699 m | 24.5 km | 285° WNW |
| Cerro CaretoIn the Sun's direction | 1668 m | 23.6 km | 285° WNW |
| Piedra GarreIn the Sun's direction | 1653 m | 23.3 km | 282° WNW |
| Cerro del PelaoIn the Sun's direction | 1635 m | 23.9 km | 285° WNW |
| Puntal de la ViejaIn the Sun's direction | 1607 m | 21.7 km | 282° WNW |
| Peñas del Águila | 1600 m | 22.0 km | 244° WSW |
| Los Calares | 1551 m | 22.7 km | 276° W |
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The August sky
11%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 11%P75 — cloudier days · 29%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Caravaca
- 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 Caravaca
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Caravaca?
Geometrically yes (98% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Caravaca.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Caravaca?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Caravaca.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Caravaca?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 285°), 5° above the horizon at maximum from Caravaca.
Was Caravaca a good place to watch the eclipse?
Caravaca was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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