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

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°

Peaks near Don Benito

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

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.