El Ejido
36.776°, -2.815° · 84 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
Marginal: only 0.97° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
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96%
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
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About El Ejido
El Ejido is a municipality in the province of Almería, Andalusia, with approximately 84,700 inhabitants and an altitude of 84 metres above sea level. Situated in the Poniente Almeriense region, it occupies an extensive coastal plain west of the provincial capital, characterised by its agricultural landscape of greenhouses. Its semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and very hot and dry summers, shapes both economic activity and conditions for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, El Ejido will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum occurring at 20:37 local time. At that moment the Sun will be only 4.8° above the geometric horizon and the margin against topographic relief is just 1.1°, making the observation marginal: any obstacle to the west-northwest—buildings, vegetation or even a slight rise in the terrain—could prevent seeing the maximum. It is essential to position yourself at a point with a completely clear western horizon.
The weather in August
August in El Ejido is the hottest and driest month of the year. AEMET data from the 1991-2020 period records an average temperature of 27.6 °C, with maxima reaching 32.4 °C and minima rarely dropping below 22.7 °C. Average monthly precipitation is just 4.7 mm, and the risk of storms is low, a characteristic of the semi-arid climate of Almería. These conditions favour stable skies during August afternoons.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from El Ejido occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago; the city was at the extreme edge of the path of totality, so the duration was virtually nil. There is no record of a recent annular eclipse at this location. After the eclipses of 2026–2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for an annular eclipse with a coverage of 87.2 %, and until 20 June 2327 for a new total eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, 20:37 local time, the Sun is located at azimuth 285°, that is, almost due west-northwest. Its altitude above the horizon is just 4.8°, equivalent to just under ten solar diameters above the geometric horizon line. At that time the Sun is already beginning its descent towards sunset, so the observation requires a location with direct and unobstructed view in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in El Ejido
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +15.4° | 277.2° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +4.8° | 285.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:28 UTC | 21:28 | -4.5° | 292.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.7°)
Azimuth at C4
292.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.47°
Terrain horizon
3.82°
Sun−terrain margin
+0.97°
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 El Ejido
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Lagunilla | 2249 m | 14.1 km | 355° N |
| Morrón Bandera | 2236 m | 14.6 km | 352° N |
| Morrón (excéntrica Norte) | 2228 m | 14.6 km | 353° N |
| Morrón (excéntrica Sur) | 2214 m | 14.1 km | 351° N |
| Morrón de la Parra | 2134 m | 17.2 km | 349° N |
| Colorados | 2133 m | 17.3 km | 347° NNW |
| Punta de los Pájaros | 2115 m | 15.1 km | 356° N |
| Nuevo Mundo | 2113 m | 11.6 km | 6° N |
Weather in El Ejido in August
Avg. temp.
27.6°C
Max / min
32.4° / 22.7°
Precipitation
4.7 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station EL EJIDO, 0 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
0%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from El Ejido
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- 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 El Ejido
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from El Ejido?
Yes, but marginally: with 96% obscuration, the topographic horizon from El Ejido is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time is the eclipse maximum in El Ejido?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in El Ejido.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from El Ejido?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from El Ejido.
Is El Ejido a good place to watch the eclipse?
El Ejido 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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