Gràcia

41.402°, 2.156° · 76 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Marginal: only 1.27° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Gràcia

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:34 UTC	19:34	+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

-4.58°

Terrain horizon

2.68°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.27°

Peaks near Gràcia

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

16%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Gràcia

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Gràcia?

Yes, but marginally: with 99.8% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Gràcia is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Gràcia?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Gràcia.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Gràcia?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Gràcia.

Is Gràcia a good place to watch the eclipse?

Gràcia is a good option (score 60/100): all eclipse phases are 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.