Huelva
37.266°, -6.940° · 34 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.86° at peak.
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94%
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Huelva
Huelva is the capital of its namesake province, in the far southwestern corner of Andalusia, where the Odiel and Tinto rivers converge before emptying into the Atlantic. With nearly 144,000 inhabitants and an elevation of just 34 meters above sea level, the city sits on a coastal plain that offers a broad, clear horizon. Its position on the Huelva coast, close to the Portuguese border, shapes both its Atlantic climate and the geometry through which the Sun reaches it in August.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Huelva will experience a partial solar eclipse: the Moon will cover a portion of the Sun's disk but will not reach totality from this location. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:37, with the Sun at 8° altitude in a direction almost due west (azimuth 283°). That altitude is sufficient to clear the local horizon—the margin is nearly 7°—so the phenomenon will be visible without obstruction if you choose a spot with a clear western horizon.
The weather in August
The Huelva summer in August is characterized by low thunderstorm risk, a typical trait of the Atlantic-Mediterranean climate of this coastal strip. Proximity to the ocean moderates temperatures compared to inland Andalusia and keeps the atmosphere relatively stable during the late afternoon hours, precisely when the eclipse will occur.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Huelva occurred on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with totality lasting about two minutes. Before that event, an annular eclipse on April 1, 1764 obscured nearly 87% of the Sun's disk for about six minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for another annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at an azimuth of 283°, which corresponds to a west-northwest direction slightly tilted toward the west. At that time—20:37—the Sun will already have begun its evening descent and will be positioned low but still perfectly visible from any open space with a view toward the west.
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Eclipse schedule in Huelva
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +18.9° | 274.5° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +8.0° | 282.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -1.4° | 290.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.4°)
Azimuth at C4
290.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.44°
Terrain horizon
1.14°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.86°
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 Huelva
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peña de Martín Prieto | 65 m | 16.9 km | 109° ESE |
Weather in Huelva in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Huelva
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Huelva
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Huelva?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Huelva.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Huelva?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Huelva.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Huelva?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Huelva.
Is Huelva a good place to watch the eclipse?
Huelva is a good option (score 65/100): 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.
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