Don Benito
38.956°, -5.862° · 285 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 8.20° at peak.
75/100Very good
97%
Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration
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About Don Benito
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For this eclipse
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The weather in August
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Past eclipses
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Direction and altitude of the Sun
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Eclipse schedule in Don Benito
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +18.8° | 274.2° |
| Maximum | 18:35 UTC | 20:35 | +8.1° | 282.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:27 UTC | 21:27 | -1.1° | 290.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.7°)
Azimuth at C4
290.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.12°
Terrain horizon
-0.11°
Sun−terrain margin
+8.20°
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 Don Benito
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto de la Ortiga | 659 m | 9.5 km | 189° S |
| Sierra del Villar | 437 m | 13.2 km | 13° NNE |
| Sierra de Yelves | 392 m | 12.8 km | 269° W |
| Cerro la Horca | 384 m | 12.4 km | 19° NNE |
| El Morro | 368 m | 13.5 km | 11° N |
| RemondoIn the Sun's direction | 363 m | 8.3 km | 286° WNW |
| PirulitoIn the Sun's direction | 361 m | 9.6 km | 282° WNW |
| Cerro de la FuenteIn the Sun's direction | 361 m | 11.7 km | 283° WNW |
Weather in Don Benito in August
Avg. temp.
26.2°C
Max / min
34.3° / 18.2°
Precipitation
3.4 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station DON BENITO, 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
2%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Don Benito
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Don Benito
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Don Benito?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Don Benito.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Don Benito?
Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Don Benito.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Don Benito?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Don Benito.
Is Don Benito a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Don Benito is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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