Eixample
41.389°, 2.162° · 44 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 1.63° at peak.
60/100Good
99.8%
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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Eclipse schedule in Eixample
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +3.9° | 286.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.6° | 294.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.9°)
Azimuth at C4
294.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.60°
Terrain horizon
2.31°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.63°
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 Eixample
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montau | 658 m | 23.6 km | 258° WSW |
| Puig d'Agulles | 652.9 m | 23.2 km | 275° W |
| el Montcau | 645.8 m | 24.8 km | 276° W |
| Roc de Forellac | 628.9 m | 23.6 km | 276° W |
| Puig Saiada | 621 m | 22.6 km | 259° W |
| Puig de l'Osca | 614.9 m | 22.8 km | 268° W |
| Puig Bernat | 612 m | 23.4 km | 266° W |
| Pujol de Migjorn | 600.6 m | 23.2 km | 279° W |
Weather in Eixample in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
4%
Median cloud cover
8%
P75 — cloudier days
64%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Eixample
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Eixample
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Eixample?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Eixample.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Eixample?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Eixample.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Eixample?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Eixample.
Is Eixample a good place to watch the eclipse?
Eixample is a good option (score 60/100): 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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