Hernani

43.266°, -1.976° · 42 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.71° at peak.

55/100Marginal

99.7%

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Hernani

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:31 UTC	19:31	+17.6°	274.1°
Maximum	18:27 UTC	20:27	+7.6°	283.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:19 UTC	21:19	-0.9°	292.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.1°)

Azimuth at C4

292.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.90°

Terrain horizon

3.92°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.71°

Peaks near Hernani

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

79%

Median cloud cover

93%

P75 — cloudier days

100%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Hernani

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Hernani.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Hernani?

Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Hernani.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Hernani?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Hernani.

Is Hernani a good place to watch the eclipse?

Hernani is a good option (score 55/100): 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.