Coín
36.659°, -4.756° · 210 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.87° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Coín
Coín is a municipality in the province of Málaga, in the heart of Andalusia, located at some 210 meters above sea level in the Fahala River valley. With a population of around 22,000, it is part of the Sierra de las Nieves district, barely 30 kilometers southwest of Málaga city. Its location, surrounded by farmland and gentle hills, offers a broad horizon towards the west that proves significant for the upcoming solar eclipse.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Coín will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:38, when the Sun will be just 6.1° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction. Although the obscuration will be notable, the Sun will be very close to sunset, so you should find a location with a completely clear western horizon. The calculated clearance above the horizon is 3.9°, making observation feasible but requiring good visibility conditions.
The weather in August
August is the warmest and driest month of the year in Coín. According to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020, average temperatures hover around 27.7 °C, with typical highs up to 33.8 °C and nighttime lows around 21.5 °C. Average precipitation in August is virtually zero (1 mm) and the risk of thunderstorms is low, conditions that favor the possibility of enjoying clear skies during the afternoon of the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Coín took place on December 22, 1870, more than 155 years ago, with a duration of totality of just over two minutes. To see another total eclipse from this location, one will have to wait until June 20, 2327. Before that date, on July 13, 2075, an annular eclipse will cross the area, an equally remarkable phenomenon for future generations.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 284°, almost exactly towards the west-northwest. Its altitude above the horizon will be just 6.1°, equivalent to slightly more than the width of your hand held at arm's length. To observe the eclipse, orient yourself towards the west-northwest and check beforehand that no obstacle—tree, building, or hill—blocks your line of sight at that low angle.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Coín
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +16.9° | 276.1° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +6.1° | 284.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -3.3° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.27°
Terrain horizon
2.24°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.87°
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 Coín
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrecilla | 1919 m | 21.5 km | 275° W |
| Cerrete de los ValientesIn the Sun's direction | 1822 m | 20.9 km | 277° W |
| Cerro AltoIn the Sun's direction | 1810 m | 23.2 km | 281° W |
| Cerro BernardoIn the Sun's direction | 1780 m | 22.7 km | 280° W |
| Peñón de los EnamoradosIn the Sun's direction | 1775 m | 22.7 km | 283° WNW |
| Cerro del PilarIn the Sun's direction | 1754 m | 21.8 km | 277° W |
| Cerro de los PilonesIn the Sun's direction | 1753 m | 24.0 km | 278° W |
| Cerro de los ValientesIn the Sun's direction | 1743 m | 20.5 km | 277° W |
Weather in Coín in August
Avg. temp.
27.7°C
Max / min
33.8° / 21.5°
Precipitation
1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station COÍN, 0 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
0%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Coín
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 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 Coín
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Coín?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Coín.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Coín?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Coín.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Coín?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Coín.
Is Coín a good place to watch the eclipse?
Coín is a good option (score 60/100): 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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