Carmona
37.471°, -5.646° · 221 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.74° at peak.
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95%
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Carmona
Carmona is a municipality in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, with around 28,600 inhabitants. Situated at 221 meters above sea level on a plateau that dominates the Seville countryside, it occupies an elevated position relative to the flat surroundings of the Guadalquivir valley. Its location on high ground, away from riverine areas, gives it particularly favorable conditions for the horizon visibility needed for open-air astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Carmona will experience a partial solar eclipse, with maximum at 20:37 (local time). At that moment the Sun will reach a height of 7.2 degrees above the western horizon, close to sunset. Although the clearance above the horizon is 7.7 degrees — enough for the solar disk to remain visible — the low elevation requires finding a western horizon free of obstacles: buildings, trees, or terrain that might block the Sun during the minutes around maximum.
The weather in August
AEMET records from the 1991–2020 period indicate a low risk of thunderstorms in August in Carmona. In the Seville countryside, summer is the driest and most stable season of the year: rainfall is scarce and episodes of instability are uncommon. For the observation of the evening eclipse of August 12, this climatic pattern works in favor, as it reduces the probability that convective clouds interrupt visibility in the hours before sunset.
Past eclipses
The last annular eclipse visible from Carmona took place on April 1, 1764, 262 years ago: the lunar disk covered 86.9% of the Sun for just over three and a half minutes. Since then, no total eclipse has reached the city. The next annular eclipse will arrive in July 2075, and we must wait until June 2327 to witness a total eclipse from this Seville municipality.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, at 20:37, the Sun will be 7.2 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 283 degrees. That low altitude means the Sun will already be close to sunset, moving slowly toward the horizon. To observe the eclipse without obstructions, it is best to orient toward the west-northwest and ensure that the line of sight is clear of buildings or trees in that part of the sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Carmona
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.0° | 275.2° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.2° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.2° | 291.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.1°)
Azimuth at C4
291.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.18°
Terrain horizon
-0.57°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.74°
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 Carmona
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
Weather in Carmona in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
28%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Carmona
- 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 Carmona
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Carmona?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Carmona.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Carmona?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Carmona.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Carmona?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Carmona.
Is Carmona a good place to watch the eclipse?
Carmona is a good option (score 65/100): 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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