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.

65/100Good

94%

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

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°

Peaks near Huelva

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 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.