Cornellà de Llobregat
41.350°, 2.083° · 12 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.26° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Cornellà de Llobregat
Cornellà de Llobregat is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, integrated into the metropolitan area of the Catalan capital. With just over 87,000 inhabitants and an altitude of only 12 metres above sea level, it stretches across the plain of the Llobregat delta, south of the city of Barcelona. Its flat location and high urban density make it one of the most densely populated cities in Baix Llobregat.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Cornellà de Llobregat will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:29 local time. At that moment the Sun will be very low on the horizon, at just 4° altitude with a margin of only 2.3° above the topographic profile towards the west-northwest. Observation will require a clear horizon in that direction; any urban obstruction or tall building to the west could block the Sun at the critical moment.
The weather in August
August in Cornellà de Llobregat sees average temperatures around 25 °C, with highs around 29 °C and lows around 21 °C. The month accumulates approximately 273 hours of sunshine and the probability of clear skies is around 66 %, leaving reasonable scope for observation. The risk of storms is moderate and average monthly precipitation exceeds 50 mm, higher than in other parts of the Mediterranean coast. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Cornellà de Llobregat occurred on 12 May 1706, over three centuries ago, lasting almost four minutes of totality. The most recent annular eclipse dates from 11 November 1901, when the lunar disc covered 82 % of the Sun for just over five minutes. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 286°, that is, practically west-northwest, barely shifted north of due west. Its altitude above the horizon will be 4°, equivalent to the width of less than an outstretched hand at arm's length. To observe the eclipse, position your viewpoint with a clear line of sight towards the west-northwest without obstructions in the first few degrees above the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Cornellà de Llobregat
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:35 UTC | 19:35 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.0° | 286.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.6° | 294.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.9°)
Azimuth at C4
294.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.57°
Terrain horizon
1.72°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.26°
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 Cornellà de Llobregat
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montau | 658 m | 16.6 km | 268° W |
| Puig d'AgullesIn the Sun's direction | 652.9 m | 17.8 km | 291° WNW |
| el MontcauIn the Sun's direction | 645.8 m | 19.4 km | 291° WNW |
| Roc de ForellacIn the Sun's direction | 628.9 m | 18.3 km | 292° WNW |
| Puig Saiada | 621 m | 15.6 km | 271° W |
| Puig de l'OscaIn the Sun's direction | 614.9 m | 16.6 km | 282° WNW |
| Puig Bernat | 612 m | 17.0 km | 279° W |
| Pujol de MigjornIn the Sun's direction | 600.6 m | 18.3 km | 296° WNW |
Weather in Cornellà de Llobregat in August
Avg. temp.
25.1°C
Max / min
28.9° / 21.3°
Precipitation
51.2 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA AEROPUERTO, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
4%
P75 — cloudier days
63%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Cornellà de Llobregat
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Cornellà de Llobregat
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Cornellà de Llobregat?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Cornellà de Llobregat.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Cornellà de Llobregat?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Cornellà de Llobregat.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Cornellà de Llobregat?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Cornellà de Llobregat.
Is Cornellà de Llobregat a good place to watch the eclipse?
Cornellà de Llobregat 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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