Conil de la Frontera
36.277°, -6.088° · 42 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.06° at peak.
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93%
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
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About Conil de la Frontera
Conil de la Frontera is a municipality in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, located on the Atlantic coast of the Costa de la Luz. With around 22,400 inhabitants and an altitude of 42 meters above sea level, the town sits on a coastal enclave in the extreme southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Its geographic position, close to the Strait of Gibraltar, makes it one of the westernmost points on the Cádiz coastline, with a wide open sea horizon towards the southwest and northwest.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Conil de la Frontera will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum obscuration, at 8:38 PM local time, the Sun will be just 6.9° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 283°). The low solar altitude requires a completely clear horizon in that direction, although the available margin above the terrain is 7.1°, sufficient for the eclipse to be visible from the open coastline. It is recommended to position yourself at a point with a clear view to the west, preferably facing the sea.
The weather in August
August in Conil is the warmest and driest month of the year. Average temperatures hover around 25°C, with typical highs of about 30°C and lows around 21°C; the heat is intense but the Atlantic influence and the westerly wind frequently moderate it. Rainfall is virtually nonexistent, with barely 1.3 mm average monthly, and the risk of storms is low according to AEMET data from the 1991–2020 period. Overall, August presents very favorable conditions for outdoor observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse that darkened the sky over Conil de la Frontera dates back to December 22, 1870, more than 155 years ago, with a totality phase of just under two minutes. After the 2026 and 2028 eclipses, one must wait until September 12, 2053 for the Moon's shadow to completely cover the Sun from these latitudes again, in a totality of just over one minute.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum obscuration, the Sun will be in the western quadrant of the sky, 6.9° above the horizon with an azimuth of 283°—that is, practically due west with a slight inclination towards the northwest. At that time, just over an hour before sunset, the twilight light will tint the coastal landscape with orange tones. To observe the eclipse without obstruction, the beach or any coastal spot with a clear view to the west are the most suitable options.
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Eclipse schedule in Conil de la Frontera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.8° | 275.6° |
| Maximum | 18:39 UTC | 20:39 | +6.9° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:31 UTC | 21:31 | -2.6° | 291.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.0°)
Azimuth at C4
291.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.61°
Terrain horizon
-0.19°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.06°
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 Conil de la Frontera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierrezuela 3 | 145.9 m | 24.7 km | 10° N |
| Cerro de la Espartosa | 137 m | 19.3 km | 15° NNE |
| Cerro de las Yeseras | 129 m | 21.5 km | 7° N |
| Cerro Gordo | 82 m | 23.2 km | 20° NNE |
| Cerro del Cróquer | — | 18.0 km | 27° NNE |
| Cerro de la Palmosa | — | 19.9 km | 25° NNE |
| Cerro del Piojo | — | 22.0 km | 18° NNE |
| Cerro de la Armada | — | 23.8 km | 23° NNE |
Weather in Conil de la Frontera in August
Avg. temp.
25.3°C
Max / min
29.9° / 20.7°
Precipitation
1.3 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station VEJER DE LA FRONTERA, 12 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 Conil de la Frontera
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseSeptember 12, 2053
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Conil de la Frontera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Conil de la Frontera?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Conil de la Frontera.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Conil de la Frontera?
Maximum occurs at 20:39 local time (18:39 UTC) in Conil de la Frontera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Conil de la Frontera?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Conil de la Frontera.
Is Conil de la Frontera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Conil 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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