Granada

37.188°, -3.607° · 689 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 5.68° at peak.

75/100Very good

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Granada

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+16.2°	276.5°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+5.6°	284.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-3.7°	292.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.2°)

Azimuth at C4

292.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.70°

Terrain horizon

-0.11°

Sun−terrain margin

+5.68°

Peaks near Granada

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Granada

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Granada.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Granada?

Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Granada.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Granada?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Granada.

Is Granada a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Granada 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.