Hellín

38.511°, -1.701° · 590 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 4.09° at peak.

70/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Hellín

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+15.4°	276.9°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+5.0°	285.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-4.1°	293.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.1°)

Azimuth at C4

293.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.09°

Terrain horizon

0.86°

Sun−terrain margin

+4.09°

Peaks near Hellín

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

13%

P75 — cloudier days

46%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Hellín

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Hellín.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Hellín?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Hellín.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Hellín?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Hellín.

Is Hellín a good place to watch the eclipse?

Hellín is a good option (score 70/100): 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.