Écija
37.542°, -5.083° · 105 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.54° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Écija
Écija is a municipality in the province of Córdoba, in Andalusia, situated in the Guadalquivir depression at 105 meters elevation. With nearly 40,000 inhabitants, it occupies the center of the Middle Guadalquivir Valley region and is known for its extreme summers and rich Baroque architecture. The city lies equidistant between Córdoba and Seville, surrounded by olive groves and farmland that characterize the countryside landscape of the province.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Écija will witness a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 20:36, local time. At that moment the Sun will be just 6.8° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 284°), with a margin of only 4.3° from the terrain. The eclipse will be visible from the city, though the low solar altitude requires finding an observation point free of obstructions—buildings, trees, or hills—to the west and northwest of the observer.
The weather in August
August in Écija is the warmest month of the year according to AEMET records (1991-2020): the average temperature hovers around 27.8 °C, with highs regularly exceeding 36 °C and nighttime lows around 19 °C. Average monthly precipitation is very low, barely 2.7 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is minimal. These are favorable conditions for astronomical observation, with few atmospheric disturbances expected during the eclipse. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
Historical records show no total or annular eclipse visible from Écija in the recent past. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see an annular eclipse from this location. The next total eclipse will not arrive until June 20, 2327, making the series of upcoming years an unusual astronomical opportunity for the city's inhabitants.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, 20:36, the Sun will have moved to 284° azimuth, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. At that time it will be only 6.8° above the horizon, very close to sunset. To follow the phenomenon without interruption it is advisable to position yourself in an elevated or clear location oriented toward the west-northwest, away from any element that might block the last degrees of visibility before sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Écija
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +17.6° | 275.5° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +6.8° | 283.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:28 UTC | 21:28 | -2.5° | 291.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.4°)
Azimuth at C4
291.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.50°
Terrain horizon
2.26°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.54°
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 Écija
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
Weather in Écija in August
Avg. temp.
27.8°C
Max / min
36.2° / 19.4°
Precipitation
2.7 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station ÉCIJA, 3 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
22%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Écija
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Écija
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Écija?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Écija.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Écija?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Écija.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Écija?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Écija.
Is Écija a good place to watch the eclipse?
Écija is a good option (score 70/100): all eclipse phases are 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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