Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:28
Getxo
43.357°, -3.011° · 43 m a.s.l.
0 min 13 s of night in broad daylight
Visible · score 76/100 Sun at +8° · 283° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.62° at C3.
Full totality was visible here. C3 — the end of totality — stayed above the horizon.
Total eclipse · 100% obscuration
C1 — Partial begins
19:32
☀ +18°
C2 — Totality begins
20:27
☀ +8°
Maximum
20:28
13s · 283° WNW
C4 — Partial ends
21:20
☀ -0°
GETXO · 43.357° N -3.011° W
Photo: Eduardo Ferro Aldama Eferro · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In Getxo, day turned to night for 0 min 13 s.
At 20:28 local time, the Moon fully covered the Sun over Getxo. For 0 min 13 s, the sky darkened as if it were night, leaving the Sun as a ring of light around a black disc.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse 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 23/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Getxo
Getxo is a coastal municipality in Bizkaia, in the Basque Country, situated on the right bank of the Nervión estuary, where it opens into the Cantabrian Sea. With around 80,000 inhabitants and barely 43 metres average altitude, the city blends historic maritime neighbourhoods like Las Arenas and Algorta with residential areas extending inland. Its Atlantic façade gives it a mild and humid climate, typical of the Basque coast.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Getxo lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The maximum of the total phase will occur at 20:27 local time, with the Sun just 8.3 degrees above the horizon and oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 283°). With a margin of 8.1 degrees from the topographic horizon, totality will be visible provided there are no high obstacles in that direction. The grazing position of the Sun adds a singular panoramic dimension to the phenomenon.
The weather in August
August in Getxo is temperate but variable. Average temperatures hover around 19.8 °C, with highs of 23.3 °C and lows of 16.2 °C, according to AEMET records from the 1991–2020 period. Average precipitation for the month reaches 44.8 mm and the risk of storms is high, as befits the Atlantic climate of this coast. Those planning to observe the eclipse should monitor weather reports closely, as cloud cover can change rapidly throughout the day.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Getxo occurred on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a totality duration of 2 minutes and 39 seconds. Before that event, on 1 April 1764, the city experienced an annular eclipse of considerable coverage. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, there will not be another annular eclipse until 27 February 2082, and the next total eclipse will not occur until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 8.3 degrees above the horizon, almost at eye level from the coast. Its position corresponds to an azimuth of 283 degrees, towards the west-northwest, slightly north of due west. From the shore of the Cantabrian Sea or from any point with a clear horizon in that direction, the phenomenon can be followed without needing special equipment beyond appropriate solar filters.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Getxo
In Getxo, totality began at 20:27 local time and lasted 0 min 13 s, until 20:28. The eclipse maximum fell at 20:28.
In Getxo, the Sun was 8° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 44% 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 Getxo
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:31:38 | 17:31:38 UTC | +18.3° | 273.3° | |
| C2 — Totality begins | 20:27:24 | 18:27:24 UTC | +8.4° | 282.6° | |
| Maximum | 20:27:30 | 18:27:30 UTC | +8.3° | 282.6° | |
| C3 — Totality ends | 20:27:37 | 18:27:37 UTC | +8.3° | 282.6° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:10 | 19:10 UTC | +1.2° | 289.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:19:58 | 19:19:58 UTC | -0.3° | 291.4° |
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
- 43.3569° N
- Longitude
- 3.0115° W
- Elevation
- 43 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:31:38
- Totality begins
- 20:27:24
- Maximum
- 20:27:30
- Totality ends
- 20:27:37
- Eclipse ends
- 21:19:58
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:19:37
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 48m 19s
- Totality
- 13s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 100%
- Sun altitude
- +8.3°
- Sun azimuth
- 282.6°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (282.6°)
282.6° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
8.34°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.70°
Terrain horizon
+7.62°
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 Getxo
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganekogorta | 999.2 m | 17.4 km | 171° S |
| Arrabatxu | 984 m | 17.6 km | 172° S |
| Pagero | 963 m | 17.5 km | 174° S |
| Gallarraga | 901 m | 17.8 km | 179° S |
| Eretza | 887 m | 14.3 km | 193° SSW |
| Biderdi | 877 m | 17.3 km | 167° SSE |
| Los Jorrios | 839 m | 24.8 km | 252° WSW |
| Ganeran | 822.7 m | 11.8 km | 203° SSW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
19.8°C
Max / min
23.3° / 16.2°
Precipitation
44.8 mm
Storm risk
High
Station PUNTA GALEA, 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
44%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 12%Median cloud cover · 44%P75 — cloudier days · 83%
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 Getxo
- Last total eclipseAugust 12, 20260 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Getxo
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Getxo?
Yes — Getxo was inside the totality path and the horizon allowed the total phase to be fully visible.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Getxo?
Maximum occurred at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Getxo.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Getxo?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 8° above the horizon at maximum from Getxo.
How long did totality last in Getxo?
Totality lasted 0 min 13 s in Getxo (C2 to C3).
Was Getxo a good place to watch the eclipse?
Getxo saw totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) fell below the horizon: a clear western view was needed 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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