Fuenlabrada
40.284°, -3.794° · 671 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.58° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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Photo: Victor Rivera from Fuenlabrada, España · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Fuenlabrada
Fuenlabrada is a municipality in the Community of Madrid situated at 671 meters altitude on the southern plain of the Castilian plateau, about 20 kilometers from the center of the capital. With almost 190,500 inhabitants, it forms part of the Madrid metropolitan area and is one of the most populous municipalities in the province. Its foundation dates to 1315, though its most intense demographic growth occurred during the second half of the twentieth century.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Fuenlabrada will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 20:32 local time. Although the city lies outside the path of totality, the Moon will cover a significant fraction of the solar disk, offering a phenomenon visible to the naked eye with proper filters. The Sun will be 7.3° above the horizon, with a margin of 6.6° from the terrain that guarantees visibility from unobstructed points to the west.
The weather in August
August in Fuenlabrada is the warmest and driest month of the year. Average temperature hovers around 26 °C, with typical highs around 33 °C and lows around 19 °C. Precipitation is scarce, averaging around 8 mm per month, and the sky is clear on 84% of days. The risk of thunderstorms is moderate, especially during the central afternoon hours, which is worth considering when planning observations as evening approaches. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Fuenlabrada occurred on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a duration of totality of two minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.3% of the solar disk for four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, no total eclipse is expected over this location; the next annular eclipse will not arrive until December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, at 20:32, the Sun will be positioned toward the west-northwest, at an azimuth of 283° and 7.3° altitude above the horizon. The low position of the celestial body is characteristic of afternoon summer eclipses and necessitates choosing a location with a clear horizon in that direction, without buildings or vegetation that could block the view in the final degrees above the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Fuenlabrada
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.7° | 274.7° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.3° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.6° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.63°
Terrain horizon
0.75°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.58°
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 Fuenlabrada
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 20.1 km | 56° NE |
| Cerro de Buenavista | 703 m | 3.9 km | 54° NE |
| Rivas | 698.8 m | 24.4 km | 68° ENE |
| Montaña de los gatos | 685 m | 18.0 km | 32° NNE |
| Cerro de la Cantueña | 684 m | 5.5 km | 138° SE |
| Las Roturas del Culebro | 681 m | 2.2 km | 58° ENE |
| Cerro de Garabitas | 675 m | 17.0 km | 11° N |
| Cerro de los Ángeles | 670 m | 9.7 km | 74° ENE |
Weather in Fuenlabrada in August
Avg. temp.
26°C
Max / min
32.9° / 19.1°
Precipitation
7.8 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station GETAFE, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
4%
P75 — cloudier days
70%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Fuenlabrada
- 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 Fuenlabrada
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Fuenlabrada?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Fuenlabrada.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Fuenlabrada?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Fuenlabrada.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Fuenlabrada?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Fuenlabrada.
Is Fuenlabrada a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Fuenlabrada is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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