Chiclana de la Frontera
36.420°, -6.144° · 42 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.17° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
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About Chiclana de la Frontera
Chiclana de la Frontera is a municipality in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, with around 84,000 inhabitants and an altitude of just 42 meters above sea level. Founded in 1303, it sits in the far southwestern corner of the Iberian peninsula, between the Bay of Cádiz and the marshes of Sancti Petri. Its coastal position and low elevation make it a place with an expansive sea horizon—a detail of direct relevance for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Chiclana de la Frontera will experience a partial solar eclipse. The city lies outside the corridor of totality, but the Moon will cover a significant fraction of the Sun's disk. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:38 local time, when the Sun stands just 7° above the horizon, oriented toward the west-northwest (283°). With a margin of 7.2° over the terrain, the Sun will be visible at that moment—though it pays to seek a location with clear western skies.
The weather in August
August is the most stable month of the year in Chiclana de la Frontera. Average temperatures hover around 25 °C, with highs that rarely exceed 29 °C thanks to Atlantic influence and the easterly wind that cools the Cádiz coast. Precipitation is virtually nonexistent—less than 6 mm monthly average—and the risk of thunderstorms is low. Overall, it is one of the driest and warmest periods of the year, favorable for outdoor observation. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Chiclana de la Frontera occurred on December 22, 1870, more than 150 years ago, lasting around two minutes of totality. The last recorded annular eclipse is even more distant: April 1, 1764, more than two and a half centuries ago. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for the next annular eclipse from this latitude, and until July 17, 2205 for the following total eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse on August 12, 2026 at 20:38, the Sun will be nearly at horizon level, just 7° above the horizon, oriented toward the west-northwest with an azimuth of 283°. That direction is roughly equivalent to looking between due west and northwest. The low solar altitude is characteristic of evening eclipses in summer at Iberian latitudes; a seaward or flat horizon to the west offers the best visibility conditions from Chiclana.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Chiclana de la Frontera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.9° | 275.5° |
| Maximum | 18:39 UTC | 20:39 | +7.0° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -2.5° | 291.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.0°)
Azimuth at C4
291.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.49°
Terrain horizon
-0.19°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.17°
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 Chiclana de la Frontera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierrezuela 3 | 145.9 m | 12.7 km | 48° NE |
| Cerro de la Espartosa | 137 m | 10.4 km | 75° ENE |
| Cerro de las Yeseras | 129 m | 9.3 km | 54° NE |
| Sierra de San Cristóbal | 125 m | 23.9 km | 358° N |
| Cerro de las Canteras | 110 m | 24.4 km | 353° N |
| Cerro de la Caridad Alta | 96 m | 24.4 km | 350° N |
| Cerro Gordo | 82 m | 14.2 km | 65° ENE |
| Cerro de Ceuta | 53.1 m | 12.9 km | 352° N |
Weather in Chiclana de la Frontera in August
Avg. temp.
25.3°C
Max / min
28.9° / 21.5°
Precipitation
5.8 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station SAN FERNANDO, 8 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Chiclana de la Frontera
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 17, 2205
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Chiclana de la Frontera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Chiclana de la Frontera?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Chiclana de la Frontera.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Chiclana de la Frontera?
Maximum occurs at 20:39 local time (18:39 UTC) in Chiclana de la Frontera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Chiclana de la Frontera?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Chiclana de la Frontera.
Is Chiclana de la Frontera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Chiclana de la Frontera 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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