Cieza

38.240°, -1.420° · 194 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 4.22° at peak.

70/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Cieza

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+15.0°	277.2°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.6°	285.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-4.4°	293.3°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.3°)

Azimuth at C4

293.3° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.44°

Terrain horizon

0.40°

Sun−terrain margin

+4.22°

Peaks near Cieza

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

19%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Cieza

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Cieza.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Cieza?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Cieza?

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

Is Cieza a good place to watch the eclipse?

Cieza is a good option (score 70/100): 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.