Fuencarral-El Pardo
40.498°, -3.731° · 687 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.11° at C3.
85/100Very good
100%
You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
Total eclipse · 100% obscuration
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Eclipse schedule in Fuencarral-El Pardo
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.8° | 274.6° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +7.4° | 283.2° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.4° | 283.3° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.4° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.5° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.54°
Terrain horizon
1.26°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.11°
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 Fuencarral-El Pardo
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estepar | 1404 m | 22.1 km | 315° NW |
| Canto Hastial | 1376 m | 25.0 km | 313° NW |
| Silla del Diablo | 1363 m | 23.2 km | 315° NW |
| Balcón del Diablo | 1354 m | 23.3 km | 314° NW |
| Peñacovacha | 1351.1 m | 24.6 km | 314° NW |
| Cerro del Molinillo | 1340 m | 22.3 km | 313° NW |
| Peña Alonso | 1296 m | 21.7 km | 311° NW |
| Peña Herrera | 1289 m | 24.3 km | 312° NW |
Weather in Fuencarral-El Pardo in August
Avg. temp.
25.7°C
Max / min
33.4° / 17.9°
Precipitation
15 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station MADRID, CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
4%
Median cloud cover
20%
P75 — cloudier days
95%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Fuencarral-El Pardo
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Fuencarral-El Pardo
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Fuencarral-El Pardo?
Yes — Fuencarral-El Pardo is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Fuencarral-El Pardo?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Fuencarral-El Pardo.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Fuencarral-El Pardo?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Fuencarral-El Pardo.
How long does totality last in Fuencarral-El Pardo?
Totality lasts 0 min 20 s in Fuencarral-El Pardo (C2 to C3).
Is Fuencarral-El Pardo a good place to watch the eclipse?
Fuencarral-El Pardo will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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