Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:38
Coria del Río
37.288°, -6.054° · 13 m a.s.l.
94% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +7° · 283° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.02° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
CORIA DEL RÍO · 37.288° N -6.054° W
Photo: CarlosVdeHabsburgo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Coria del Río, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:38 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Coria del Río, covering up to 94% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 80/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Coria del Río
Coria del Río is a municipality in the province of Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, with nearly 30,600 inhabitants. It sits at just 13 meters above sea level, in the flat terrain that characterizes the surroundings of Seville capital. Integrated into Seville's metropolitan area, this medium-sized town forms part of one of the most densely inhabited urban corridors in southern Spain.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026 it will be possible to observe a partial eclipse from Coria del Río. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:37 local time, with the Sun 7.4 degrees above the horizon and a margin of 6.7 degrees relative to the surrounding terrain: visibility will be guaranteed as long as the western horizon remains free of nearby obstacles. Since it is a partial eclipse, the solar disc will not be completely covered; the use of approved solar filters is essential throughout the observation.
The weather in August
August in Coria del Río falls within the driest season of the year in Seville province. Historical records from AEMET (1991–2020 period) place the risk of thunderstorms in August at a low level, indicating that the atmosphere tends to be stable during summer. For those planning to observe the eclipse, this historical pattern is relevant: August afternoons in this area tend to pass without meteorological disturbances that could compromise sky visibility.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Coria del Río occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality lasting 91 seconds. Previously, on 1 April 1764—262 years ago—an annular eclipse took place. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, it will be necessary to wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse visible from here, and until 20 June 2327 for the following total eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum obscuration, at 20:37 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be 7.4 degrees above the horizon, with an azimuth of 283 degrees: a position close to west-northwest. At that time, the star will already be descending towards sunset, so the observation will occur with a grazing geometry facing the western horizon. It is advisable to choose an elevated observation point or with a wide view towards the west to avoid losing the eclipse angle.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Coria del Río
In Coria del Río, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:38 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Coria del Río, the Sun was 7° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Coria del Río
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:42:09 | 17:42:09 UTC | +18.2° | 275.1° | |
| Maximum | 20:37:51 | 18:37:51 UTC | +7.3° | 283.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:15 | 19:15 UTC | +0.5° | 288.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:29:53 | 19:29:53 UTC | -2.0° | 290.9° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 37.2877° N
- Longitude
- 6.0541° W
- Elevation
- 13 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:42:09
- Maximum
- 20:37:51
- Eclipse ends
- 21:29:53
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:19:58
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 44s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 95%
- Sun altitude
- +7.3°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.1°)
283.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.34°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.32°
Terrain horizon
+7.02°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Coria del Río
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Barro | 167 m | 15.5 km | 353° N |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 166 m | 15.4 km | 355° N |
| Cerro del Lino | 136 m | 14.8 km | 0° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 128 m | 14.4 km | 1° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 118 m | 13.9 km | 3° N |
| Cerro de Santa Brígida | 116 m | 13.8 km | 4° N |
| Cerro de El Carambolo | 87 m | 11.8 km | 7° N |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 18.3 km | 355° N |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 1%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Coria del Río
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Coria del Río
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Coria del Río?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 94% covered at maximum from Coria del Río.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Coria del Río?
Maximum occurred at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Coria del Río.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Coria del Río?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 7° above the horizon at maximum from Coria del Río.
Was Coria del Río a good place to watch the eclipse?
Coria del Río was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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