Gamonal
42.357°, -3.673° · 867 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.67° at C3.
100/100Excellent
100%
You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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Eclipse schedule in Gamonal
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:33 UTC | 19:33 | +18.5° | 273.5° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +8.5° | 282.4° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +8.3° | 282.6° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +8.1° | 282.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:21 UTC | 21:21 | -0.4° | 291.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.2°)
Azimuth at C4
291.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.42°
Terrain horizon
1.48°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.67°
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 Gamonal
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Chiquito | 1258 m | 23.8 km | 137° SE |
| Cabeza de la Loba | 1255 m | 24.5 km | 136° SE |
| Esculca | 1215 m | 21.5 km | 119° ESE |
| Alto de las Rozas | 1150 m | 24.9 km | 160° SSE |
| Sauce | 1139.1 m | 19.2 km | 117° ESE |
| Alto de Campolala | 1124 m | 22.3 km | 133° SE |
| El Picachín | 1124 m | 23.3 km | 140° SE |
| Cerro de las Mayores | 1121 m | 22.1 km | 127° SE |
Weather in Gamonal in August
Avg. temp.
19.9°C
Max / min
28° / 11.8°
Precipitation
18.8 mm
Storm risk
High
Station BURGOS AEROPUERTO, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
16%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Gamonal
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Gamonal
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Gamonal?
Yes — Gamonal is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Gamonal?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Gamonal.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Gamonal?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Gamonal.
How long does totality last in Gamonal?
Totality lasts 1 min 46 s in Gamonal (C2 to C3).
Is Gamonal a good place to watch the eclipse?
Gamonal 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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