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.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Cieza
Cieza is a municipality in the Murcia region of Spain, situated at 194 metres elevation, with a population of nearly 34,900 inhabitants. It is located in Murcia province, in the interior of the southeastern peninsula, at a considerable distance from the Mediterranean coast. It lies in an inland setting with varied relief and a marked continental character. Its moderate altitude and geographical position place it in an area of hot, dry climate during the summer months.
For this eclipse
The eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be partial from Cieza. Maximum obscuration will occur at 20:34, local time, when the Sun will be just 4.6° above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 285°). The clearance of 4.2° above the surrounding terrain ensures visibility as long as the horizon in that direction is free of obstacles. The Sun's low altitude requires selecting an observation point with the western horizon completely unobstructed.
The weather in August
August in Cieza is the hottest month of the year according to AEMET data (1991-2020): the mean monthly temperature is 27 °C, with maximum temperatures reaching 34.1 °C on average and minimum temperatures around 19.9 °C. August's mean precipitation is very scarce, barely 8.4 mm, which underscores the semi-arid character of the interior of Murcia. The risk of thunderstorms is low, a favourable condition for observing the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Cieza occurred on May 28, 1900, approximately 126 years ago; the totality phase lasted barely 22 seconds. There is no record of annular eclipses in the calculated period. After the eclipses of 2026-2028, the next notable phenomenon will arrive on July 13, 2075 in the form of an annular eclipse, with an obscuration of 87.3 %. The next total eclipse from Cieza will not occur until June 20, 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum obscuration, at 20:34 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be at 4.6° elevation and with an azimuth of 285°, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. The position is very low: the Sun will already be in its final stretch of descent towards sunset. The topographic clearance of 4.2° confirms that, from a suitable point in Cieza, the celestial body will remain above the terrain during the maximum phase.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Cieza
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de la Pila | 1265 m | 20.3 km | 82° E |
| Picos los Cenajos | 1226 m | 19.4 km | 80° E |
| Almeces | 1123.85 m | 11.6 km | 180° S |
| Cabezo de los Machos | 1059 m | 12.1 km | 185° S |
| Alto de las Manojeras | 1058 m | 15.2 km | 86° E |
| Caramucel | 1025 m | 14.5 km | 85° E |
| Cabezo de Turra | 1009 m | 21.2 km | 78° ENE |
| Pico Sierra del Oro | 952 m | 6.7 km | 221° SW |
Weather in Cieza in August
Avg. temp.
27°C
Max / min
34.1° / 19.9°
Precipitation
8.4 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station CIEZA, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
9%
P75 — cloudier days
19%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Cieza
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 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 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.
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