Esparreguera
41.538°, 1.870° · 184 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.01° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
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About Esparreguera
Esparreguera is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in the heart of Catalonia, with just over 21,000 inhabitants. Located at 184 metres altitude, it sits in the Llobregat river depression, nestled between the Montserrat massif to the north and Ordal to the south. Its documented origin dates back to 985, and since then it has grown as an industrial hub linked to textiles and chemicals. Today it maintains the profile of a medium-sized city well connected to Barcelona via the railway line.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Esparreguera will experience a partial solar eclipse with the Sun just 4.2 degrees above the horizon at maximum, expected at 20:28. The lunar disc will cover a significant fraction of the Sun, though without reaching totality. With a margin of 2.1 degrees above the topographic horizon, the celestial body will be visible, but any obstruction towards the west-northwest—buildings, trees or hillsides—could interrupt the observation. It is wise to choose a clear spot with a low horizon in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Esparreguera is the warmest month of the year, with average temperatures around 21.8 °C, highs hovering around 25.7 °C and lows of 17.9 °C, according to AEMET records from the 1991–2020 period. The probability of clear skies is around 58 %, with about 238 hours of sunshine throughout the month. Average precipitation is 50.8 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is at a medium level, meaning that although sunny days predominate, occasional showers cannot be ruled out.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Esparreguera took place on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, lasting barely 61 seconds of totality. Before that event, on 11 November 1901, an annular eclipse occurred lasting 292 seconds. After the 2028 eclipse, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse—covering 87.5 % of the solar disc—to cross the region again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 4.2 degrees altitude and at an azimuth of 286 degrees, which corresponds roughly to the west-northwest direction. At such a low elevation, the celestial body will be practically grazing the horizon and will display an orange hue characteristic of twilight. To avoid missing the phenomenon, it is essential to have a clear view towards that sector of the horizon, free of obstacles that could hide the Sun during the eclipse's crucial minutes.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Esparreguera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +14.0° | 277.6° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.2° | 286.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.3° | 294.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.8°)
Azimuth at C4
294.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.32°
Terrain horizon
2.20°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.01°
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 Esparreguera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Jeroni | 1237.6 m | 8.9 km | 327° NNW |
| l'Eco Superior | 1223.1 m | 9.1 km | 325° NW |
| Miranda dels Ecos | 1222.7 m | 9.1 km | 324° NW |
| Eco d'en Nubiola | 1219.3 m | 9.1 km | 324° NW |
| Agulla Lluís Estasen | 1209 m | 9.3 km | 324° NW |
| el Moro | 1206.2 m | 8.6 km | 328° NNW |
| Eco Occidental | 1200.2 m | 9.1 km | 324° NW |
| Roca 311 | 1197.5 m | 8.8 km | 326° NW |
Weather in Esparreguera in August
Avg. temp.
21.8°C
Max / min
25.7° / 17.9°
Precipitation
50.8 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MONTSERRAT, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
18%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Esparreguera
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 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 Esparreguera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Esparreguera?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Esparreguera.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Esparreguera?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Esparreguera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Esparreguera?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Esparreguera.
Is Esparreguera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Esparreguera 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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