Coslada
40.424°, -3.561° · 619 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.71° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Coslada
Coslada is a municipality in the Community of Madrid located east of the capital, in the area known as the Henares Corridor. It sits at 619 metres above sea level and is home to approximately 82,000 inhabitants. Its position in Madrid's eastern metropolitan area makes it a key reference point for municipalities across the region's east.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Coslada lies within the path of totality for the solar eclipse. The totality phase (third contact) is expected at 20:31 local time, with the Sun at 7.2° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 283°). The clearance above the topographic horizon is 6.1°, sufficient for unobstructed viewing, though the Sun will already be fairly low at sunset.
The weather in August
August in Coslada is dry and sunny, with an average temperature of 25.3 °C and highs typically reaching 33 °C. Rainfall is scarce—around 10 mm average for the month—and the municipality receives approximately 341 hours of sunshine in August. The probability of clear skies is around 82%, though there is a moderate risk of summer thunderstorms typical of the inland peninsula. Data: AEMET, 1991–2020 series.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse recorded in Coslada occurred on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago. In 2005, the municipality experienced an annular eclipse with 90.3% obscuration and nearly four minutes of annularity. After the 2026 and 2028 eclipses, the next annular eclipse to cross this part of Madrid will arrive on 8 December 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.2° above the horizon, moving towards the west-northwest (azimuth 283°). At that height, the solar disc will be near the horizon but still clearly visible from most of Coslada. To make the most of totality, it is best to choose a spot with an unobstructed horizon facing west and northwest.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Coslada
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.6° | 274.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.3° | 283.4° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.7° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.70°
Terrain horizon
1.52°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.71°
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 Coslada
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Virgen | 837 m | 22.1 km | 71° ENE |
| Ecce-Homo | 836 m | 21.2 km | 72° ENE |
| Cerro del Castillo | 749 m | 17.3 km | 15° NNE |
| Torrelaparada | 746.1 m | 21.1 km | 309° NW |
| La Tortuga | 731 m | 20.9 km | 70° ENE |
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 5.2 km | 217° SW |
| TamborIn the Sun's direction | 724.3 m | 18.3 km | 304° NW |
| Cerro del Tordo | 716 m | 12.5 km | 24° NNE |
Weather in Coslada in August
Avg. temp.
25.3°C
Max / min
33.3° / 17.2°
Precipitation
10 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MADRID AEROPUERTO, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
9%
P75 — cloudier days
78%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Coslada
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Coslada
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Coslada?
Yes — Coslada is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Coslada?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Coslada.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Coslada?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Coslada.
How long does totality last in Coslada?
Totality lasts 0 min 11 s in Coslada (C2 to C3).
Is Coslada a good place to watch the eclipse?
Coslada will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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