Gavà
41.306°, 2.001° · 22 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
Local terrain rises 0.51° above the Sun at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Gavà
Gavà is a municipality in Baix Llobregat, in the province of Barcelona, with around 46,000 inhabitants and an altitude of just 22 metres above sea level. It stretches across the coastal plain south of Barcelona, between the Garraf massif and the Mediterranean coast. Its flat terrain and position between the mountain range and the sea shape both its coastal microclimate and the visibility of the western horizon.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Gavà will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum, at 20:29 local time, the Sun will be barely 4° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction. With a horizon margin of −0.3°, observation is marginal: any building, tree or elevation to the west can completely block the Sun. A clear vantage point towards that section of sky is essential to follow the eclipse.
The weather in August
August in Gavà is warm and sunny. The average monthly temperature is around 25.1 °C, with highs of 28.9 °C and lows of 21.3 °C. The probability of clear skies reaches 66 % and the month accumulates nearly 273 hours of sunshine. Average precipitation is 51 mm, although there is a moderate risk of summer thunderstorms worth keeping in mind when planning outdoor observation. Data: AEMET 1991–2020.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Gavà took place on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality of around 4 minutes. A subsequent annular eclipse, on November 11, 1901, covered 82 % of the solar disc. After the eclipses of 2026–2028, you will have to wait until July 13, 2075 for another annular eclipse to cross this area again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum of the eclipse on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 286°, practically towards the west-northwest. Its altitude above the horizon will be only 4°, roughly equivalent to the width of a closed fist held at arm's length. Observers must orient themselves towards that western sector and ensure there are no low obstacles—buildings, trees or terrain—that could obscure the solar disc.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Gavà
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:35 UTC | 19:35 | +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
-4.55°
Terrain horizon
4.51°
Sun−terrain margin
-0.51°
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 Gavà
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MontauIn the Sun's direction | 658 m | 10.7 km | 295° WNW |
| Puig d'Agulles | 652.9 m | 14.9 km | 320° NW |
| el Montcau | 645.8 m | 16.2 km | 316° NW |
| Roc de Forellac | 628.9 m | 15.5 km | 319° NW |
| Puig SaiadaIn the Sun's direction | 621 m | 10.1 km | 300° WNW |
| Puig de l'Osca | 614.9 m | 12.5 km | 312° NW |
| Puig BernatIn the Sun's direction | 612 m | 12.5 km | 307° NW |
| Pujol de Migjorn | 600.6 m | 16.1 km | 324° NW |
Weather in Gavà in August
Avg. temp.
25.1°C
Max / min
28.9° / 21.3°
Precipitation
51.2 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA AEROPUERTO, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
56%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Gavà
- 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 Gavà
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Gavà?
Geometrically yes (99.9% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Gavà.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Gavà?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Gavà.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Gavà?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Gavà.
Is Gavà a good place to watch the eclipse?
Gavà is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.
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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