Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:39
Fuengirola
36.540°, -4.625° · 13 m a.s.l.
94% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +6° · 284° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.28° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
FUENGIROLA · 36.540° N -4.625° W
Photo: Michael Gaylard from Horsham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Fuengirola, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:39 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Fuengirola, covering up to 94% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 100/ 100
Full totality visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 74/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Fuengirola
Fuengirola is a coastal municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalusia, situated just 13 meters above sea level on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. With over 71,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most densely populated urban centers on the western Costa del Sol. Its coastal location and mild climate make it a landmark destination for those seeking to observe astronomical phenomena from southern Spain.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Fuengirola will experience a partial solar eclipse with the Sun already very close to the horizon: at maximum, at 20:38, the Sun will be only 5.9° above the horizon. The margin against local obstacles is 3.6°, so you will need to find a location with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest to ensure visibility.
The weather in August
August in Fuengirola is the driest month of summer. Average temperatures hover around 25.8 °C, with highs of 28.9 °C and lows not dropping below 22.6 °C. The average monthly precipitation is just 3.1 mm and the risk of thunderstorms is low, making this the most favorable month for outdoor astronomical observation in the locality. Data: AEMET (1991-2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Fuengirola took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality phase of just over two minutes. After the 2026-2028 cycle, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for the next annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the following total eclipse over this town in Málaga.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be oriented toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 284°, and at a height of 5.9° above the horizon. It is a very low angle that requires finding an elevated observation point or with a completely clear horizon line in that direction, avoiding buildings, trees, or any obstacle that might obscure the Sun during the decisive minutes.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Fuengirola
In Fuengirola, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:39 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Fuengirola, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Fuengirola
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:43:30 | 17:43:30 UTC | +16.7° | 276.3° | |
| Maximum | 20:38:39 | 18:38:39 UTC | +5.9° | 284.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:55 | 18:55 UTC | +2.8° | 286.5° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:30:14 | 19:30:14 UTC | -3.5° | 291.8° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 36.5400° N
- Longitude
- 4.6247° W
- Elevation
- 13 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:43:30
- Maximum
- 20:38:39
- Eclipse ends
- 21:30:14
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:12:57
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 45s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 94%
- Sun altitude
- +5.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 284.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (284.1°)
284.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
5.92°
Sun altitude at maximum
2.64°
Terrain horizon
+3.28°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Fuengirola
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picacho de CastillejosIn the Sun's direction | 1231 m | 24.7 km | 284° WNW |
| Cruz de Juanar | 1178 m | 24.6 km | 276° W |
| Pico Mijas | 1150 m | 8.7 km | 339° NNW |
| Pico del Tajo NegroIn the Sun's direction | 1085 m | 23.3 km | 277° W |
| Pico Mendoza | 1045 m | 8.2 km | 348° NNW |
| CastillejosIn the Sun's direction | 1040 m | 17.5 km | 289° WNW |
| Mirador del Cerro NicolásIn the Sun's direction | 1027 m | 23.1 km | 282° WNW |
| Cerro NicolásIn the Sun's direction | 1017 m | 23.2 km | 281° W |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
28.9° / 22.6°
Precipitation
3.1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station FUENGIROLA, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 8%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Fuengirola
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Fuengirola
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Fuengirola?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 94% covered at maximum from Fuengirola.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Fuengirola?
Maximum occurred at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Fuengirola.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Fuengirola?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Fuengirola.
Was Fuengirola a good place to watch the eclipse?
Fuengirola was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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