Ciempozuelos
40.159°, -3.621° · 585 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.61° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Ciempozuelos
Ciempozuelos is a municipality in the province of Madrid located at the southern edge of the Madrid region, on the banks of the Jarama River. With just over 22,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 585 metres above sea level, it occupies a position on the right margin of the valley that provides expansive views towards the west and north. The town is about 35 kilometres south of the capital, nestled in the natural region of Las Vegas del Tajo.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Ciempozuelos will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 20:32 local time. At that moment, the Sun will cover a significant fraction of its visible disc as it moves across the west-northwest horizon. Standing only 7.1 degrees above the topographic horizon with a clearance of 6.6 degrees, the phenomenon will be perfectly visible as long as there are no obstacles—buildings, tree groves or reliefs—in that westerly direction.
The weather in August
August is the warmest month of the year in Ciempozuelos. According to data from the AEMET reference station for the period 1991–2020, the average temperature hovers around 25.6 °C, with highs frequently exceeding 34 °C and night lows around 17 °C. Rainfall is very scarce—barely 6 mm average monthly—and the risk of thunderstorms is low, which favours the likelihood of clear skies on eclipse day.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Ciempozuelos occurred on 8 July 1842, now 184 years ago; it lasted just two minutes and seven seconds in the totality phase. More recently, on 3 October 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.3% of the solar disc, with a central phase lasting almost four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one will have to wait until 8 December 2113 for an annular eclipse to cross this latitude again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 7.1 degrees above the horizon at an azimuth of 283 degrees, that is, practically towards the west-northwest. At that hour—20:32—the Sun will already have begun its descent towards sunset, so observation requires a clear horizon in that direction. An open field or a street facing west will offer the best conditions to follow the eclipse's development until sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Ciempozuelos
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:37 UTC | 19:37 | +17.6° | 274.8° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.1° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.8° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.82°
Terrain horizon
0.54°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.61°
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 Ciempozuelos
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecillo | 751 m | 14.5 km | 111° ESE |
| Cerro de Buenavista | 703 m | 19.9 km | 325° NW |
| Rivas | 698.8 m | 24.2 km | 19° NNE |
| Pingarrón | 695 m | 10.4 km | 59° ENE |
| Cerro Barbero | 694 m | 14.1 km | 113° ESE |
| El Monte | 691 m | 14.1 km | 112° ESE |
| Majadas | 689 m | 11.9 km | 113° ESE |
| Cerro de la Cantueña | 684 m | 14.7 km | 312° NW |
Weather in Ciempozuelos in August
Avg. temp.
25.6°C
Max / min
34.2° / 17°
Precipitation
6.3 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station ARANJUEZ, 12 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
3%
P75 — cloudier days
60%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Ciempozuelos
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ciempozuelos
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ciempozuelos?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Ciempozuelos.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Ciempozuelos?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Ciempozuelos.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ciempozuelos?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Ciempozuelos.
Is Ciempozuelos a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Ciempozuelos is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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