El Prat de Llobregat
41.328°, 2.095° · 9 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.34° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About El Prat de Llobregat
El Prat de Llobregat is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, with nearly 63,400 inhabitants. Located just 9 meters above sea level, it stretches across the flat Llobregat delta plain, beside the mouth of the river. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Barcelona Airport to the west, giving it a unique position within the metropolitan area.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, El Prat de Llobregat will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum, at 20:29 local time, the Sun will be very low on the horizon, at just 4° altitude, with a margin of 2.2° above the topographic horizon. It is advisable to find an elevated spot with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest to ensure visibility, as any obstruction in that direction could obscure it.
The weather in August
August in El Prat de Llobregat is warm and sunny, with average temperatures of 25°C and highs around 29°C. The probability of clear skies exceeds 66% according to AEMET records from 1991–2020, and the month accumulates nearly 273 hours of sunshine. Average precipitation is moderate for summer—around 51 mm—with a medium storm risk, typical of the Catalan coast during the late hours of the day.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from El Prat de Llobregat occurred on May 12, 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a totality lasting nearly four minutes. More recently, on November 11, 1901, an annular eclipse occurred that covered 82% of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075, for the next significant annular eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 286°. With just 4° of altitude above the horizon, it will be grazing the horizon line. To observe the phenomenon from the Llobregat delta, it is best to face open sea or unobstructed spaces to the west, such as the beach or areas near the mouth of the river.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in El Prat de Llobregat
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:35 UTC | 19:35 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.0° | 286.4° |
| 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
1.62°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.34°
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 Prat de Llobregat
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montau | 658 m | 17.6 km | 277° W |
| Puig d'AgullesIn the Sun's direction | 652.9 m | 19.6 km | 297° WNW |
| el MontcauIn the Sun's direction | 645.8 m | 21.2 km | 296° WNW |
| Roc de ForellacIn the Sun's direction | 628.9 m | 20.2 km | 298° WNW |
| Puig Saiada | 621 m | 16.8 km | 279° W |
| Puig de l'OscaIn the Sun's direction | 614.9 m | 18.1 km | 289° WNW |
| Puig BernatIn the Sun's direction | 612 m | 18.5 km | 286° WNW |
| Pujol de MigjornIn the Sun's direction | 600.6 m | 20.3 km | 302° WNW |
Weather in El Prat de Llobregat in August
Avg. temp.
25.1°C
Max / min
28.9° / 21.3°
Precipitation
51.2 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA AEROPUERTO, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
9%
Median cloud cover
15%
P75 — cloudier days
56%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from El Prat de Llobregat
- 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 El Prat de Llobregat
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from El Prat de Llobregat?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from El Prat de Llobregat.
What time is the eclipse maximum in El Prat de Llobregat?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in El Prat de Llobregat.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from El Prat de Llobregat?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from El Prat de Llobregat.
Is El Prat de Llobregat a good place to watch the eclipse?
El Prat de Llobregat 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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