Durango
43.171°, -2.634° · 116 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 5.65° at C3.
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You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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About Durango
Durango is a municipality in Bizkaia, in the Basque Country, with just over 28,000 inhabitants. Located at 116 metres altitude in the Duranguesado region, it is surrounded by mountains that define the character of its landscape and climate. It serves as a commercial and industrial hub for eastern Bizkaia, with good road and rail connections to Bilbao and the rest of the Basque Country.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Durango lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:27 local time, when the Sun will be at 8° above the horizon—a low angle but clear, with 5.6° of clearance above the real topographic horizon. The Moon will completely cover the Sun's disc for brief moments, and both the start and end of totality will be visible from the Duranguesado region without any obstruction from terrain.
The weather in August
AEMET climate data for the period 1991–2020 indicate that the risk of thunderstorms in August is low in Durango. This is favourable for eclipse observers, as the chance of a storm cutting visibility at the critical moment is reduced. The Basque Country is an Atlantic climate region, and while August can bring changeable skies, episodes of intense storms are infrequent throughout the month.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Durango occurred on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a period of totality of about 2 minutes and 26 seconds. Before that event, on 1 April 1764 an annular eclipse occurred that covered 86.9% of the Sun's disc. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, you must wait until 27 February 2082 for the next annular, and until 17 November 2180 for the following total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:27, the Sun will be at 8° altitude above the horizon, in a west-northwest direction—at 283° counted from north clockwise. This position is equivalent to pointing slightly north of due west, towards where the Sun sets on late summer days. The low altitude requires finding an observation point with a completely clear western horizon, free from buildings or terrain that might block the line of sight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Durango
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:31 UTC | 19:31 | +18.0° | 273.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +8.1° | 282.9° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +8.0° | 282.9° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +8.0° | 282.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -0.6° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.56°
Terrain horizon
2.34°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.65°
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 Durango
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorbeia | 1482 m | 19.4 km | 218° SW |
| Aldamin | 1376 m | 18.7 km | 219° SW |
| Arroriano | 1341 m | 20.0 km | 215° SW |
| Anboto | 1331 m | 9.7 km | 162° SSE |
| Lekanda | 1309 m | 17.5 km | 229° SW |
| Pagazuri | 1306 m | 20.4 km | 215° SW |
| Igalirrintza | 1304.1 m | 17.4 km | 229° SW |
| Bedargogor Atxa | 1302 m | 19.1 km | 215° SW |
Weather in Durango in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
14%
Median cloud cover
100%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Durango
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Durango
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Durango?
Yes — Durango is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Durango?
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Durango.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Durango?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Durango.
How long does totality last in Durango?
Totality lasts 0 min 21 s in Durango (C2 to C3).
Is Durango a good place to watch the eclipse?
Durango 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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