Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:38
Dos Hermanas
37.283°, -5.921° · 45 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 6.89° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
DOS HERMANAS · 37.283° N -5.921° W
Photo: Zarateman · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Dos Hermanas, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:38 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Dos Hermanas, 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 Dos Hermanas
Dos Hermanas is a municipality in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, situated just 45 metres above sea level on the plain of the Guadalquivir valley, some 15 km south of the Andalusian capital. With over 122,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most populous cities in Andalusia. Its position on the flat valley floor grants it a clear horizon to the west—a fortunate circumstance for astronomical observation at sunset.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Dos Hermanas will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:37 local time. The Sun will stand 7.3° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (283°), with a clearance of 7.2° from the local topographic horizon, ensuring unobstructed visibility. Since the Sun will be low, it is best to choose a location with an open horizon in that direction to capture every moment of the event.
The weather in August
In August, Dos Hermanas records a low risk of thunderstorms according to AEMET historical data (1991–2020), favouring stable conditions during the afternoon when the eclipse occurs. Summer in the Guadalquivir valley is typically marked by long days of clear skies and dry heat, creating favourable observing conditions. The low August precipitation risk is a notable advantage for planning your field trip.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse seen from Dos Hermanas occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, lasting roughly 85 seconds of totality. The most recent annular eclipse was recorded on 1 April 1764, 262 years ago. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse visible from this region will arrive on 13 July 2075; the following total will not occur until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse—20:37 local time—the Sun will stand 7.3° in altitude above the geometric horizon and at 283° azimuth, roughly towards the west-northwest. At that hour the Sun will be in its evening descent, very close to the horizon. To make the most of the event, position yourself at an elevated spot or with an unobstructed view towards the west, free from urban obstacles and vegetation in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Dos Hermanas
In Dos Hermanas, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:38 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Dos Hermanas, 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 Dos Hermanas
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:42:10 | 17:42:10 UTC | +18.1° | 275.1° | |
| Maximum | 20:37:50 | 18:37:50 UTC | +7.2° | 283.2° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:16 | 19:16 UTC | +0.3° | 288.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:29:50 | 19:29:50 UTC | -2.1° | 291.0° |
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
- 37.2829° N
- Longitude
- 5.9209° W
- Elevation
- 45 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:42:10
- Maximum
- 20:37:50
- Eclipse ends
- 21:29:50
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:19:25
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 40s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 95%
- Sun altitude
- +7.2°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.2°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.2°)
283.2° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.24°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.35°
Terrain horizon
+6.89°
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 Dos Hermanas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Barro | 167 m | 20.9 km | 320° NW |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 166 m | 20.6 km | 320° NW |
| Cerro del Lino | 136 m | 19.2 km | 323° NW |
| Cerro Blanco | 128 m | 18.8 km | 323° NW |
| Cerro Blanco | 118 m | 18.1 km | 323° NW |
| Cerro de Santa Brígida | 116 m | 17.9 km | 323° NW |
| Cerro de El Carambolo | 87 m | 16.0 km | 320° NW |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 23.1 km | 324° NW |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 3%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Dos Hermanas
- 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 Dos Hermanas
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Dos Hermanas?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 94% covered at maximum from Dos Hermanas.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Dos Hermanas?
Maximum occurred at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Dos Hermanas.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Dos Hermanas?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 7° above the horizon at maximum from Dos Hermanas.
Was Dos Hermanas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Dos Hermanas 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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