Esplugues de Llobregat
41.377°, 2.088° · 102 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.82° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Esplugues de Llobregat
Esplugues de Llobregat is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, integrated into the metropolitan area of the Catalan capital. With just over 46,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 102 metres above sea level, it sits on the left bank of the Llobregat river, between Barcelona and the first foothills of the Collserola massif. Its compact urban fabric and its position next to one of Catalonia's major river basins define its everyday landscape.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Esplugues de Llobregat will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time, when the Sun will already be very close to the western horizon: its altitude will not exceed 4°. With a margin of just 2.9° above the topographic horizon, observation requires an elevated point with clear views to the west-northwest. Any obstruction—buildings, hills or trees—can prevent you from seeing the phenomenon at its culmination.
The weather in August
August in Esplugues de Llobregat is warm but somewhat milder than inland Spain. Average temperatures hover around 24 °C, with highs around 29 °C and night-time lows rarely dropping below 20 °C. The month accumulates some 282 hours of sunshine and shows a 68 % probability of clear skies, although the risk of thunderstorms is moderate and average precipitation reaches 31.7 mm. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Esplugues de Llobregat occurred on 12 May 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a totality lasting almost four minutes. More recently, on 11 November 1901—125 years ago—the municipality witnessed an annular eclipse that covered 82 % of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 to see the next annular eclipse with an obscuration of 87.5 %.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be just 4° above the horizon, directed toward the west-northwest, at an azimuth of 286°. This low position is equivalent to a few minutes before sunset, making the viewing direction almost the same as that of the summer solstice sunset. To follow the phenomenon without interference, it is best to find a location with clear visibility in that sector of the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Esplugues de Llobregat
| 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 | +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
-4.56°
Terrain horizon
1.16°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.82°
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 Esplugues de Llobregat
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montau | 658 m | 17.3 km | 258° WSW |
| Puig d'AgullesIn the Sun's direction | 652.9 m | 17.3 km | 281° WNW |
| el MontcauIn the Sun's direction | 645.8 m | 18.9 km | 281° WNW |
| Roc de ForellacIn the Sun's direction | 628.9 m | 17.7 km | 283° WNW |
| Puig Saiada | 621 m | 16.3 km | 260° W |
| Puig de l'Osca | 614.9 m | 16.6 km | 271° W |
| Puig Bernat | 612 m | 17.2 km | 269° W |
| Pujol de MigjornIn the Sun's direction | 600.6 m | 17.5 km | 287° WNW |
Weather in Esplugues de Llobregat in August
Avg. temp.
24.4°C
Max / min
28.9° / 19.9°
Precipitation
31.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA, FABRA, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
10%
P75 — cloudier days
36%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Esplugues 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 Esplugues de Llobregat
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Esplugues de Llobregat?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Esplugues de Llobregat.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Esplugues de Llobregat?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Esplugues de Llobregat.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Esplugues de Llobregat?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Esplugues de Llobregat.
Is Esplugues de Llobregat a good place to watch the eclipse?
Esplugues 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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