Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:32
Inca
39.721°, 2.911° · 127 m a.s.l.
1 min 32 s of night in broad daylight
Hidden by terrain · score 50/100 Sun at +3° · 287° WNW
Local terrain rises 1.59° above the Sun at C3.
Total eclipse · 100% obscuration
C1 — Partial begins
19:38
☀ +12°
C2 — Totality begins
20:31
☀ +3°
Maximum
20:32
1m 32s · 287° WNW
C4 — Partial ends
21:22
☀ -6°
INCA · 39.721° N 2.911° E
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Inca, day turned to night for 1 min 32 s.
At 20:32 local time, the Moon fully covered the Sun over Inca. For 1 min 32 s, the sky darkened as if it were night, leaving the Sun as a ring of light around a black disc.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Inca
Inca is the second largest city by area and population in Mallorca, in the province of Illes Balears, an autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. With approximately 29,300 residents and an altitude of 127 metres above sea level, it lies in the central plain of the island, in the Raiguer region. Its inland location sets it apart from the coastal municipalities of Mallorca; throughout its history it has served as the main commercial and artisanal hub of the island's centre.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Inca lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time, with the Sun only 2.4° above the horizon and at an azimuth of 288°. The margin with respect to the topographic profile of the terrain is just 0.3°, which places visibility in the «marginal» category. Totality will only be observable if the horizon to the west-northwest is completely free of obstructions.
The weather in August
Data from AEMET for August in Inca (reference period 1991–2020) indicate a low risk of thunderstorms during this month. This indicator points to relative atmospheric stability in the central weeks of summer, with a lower likelihood of convective clouds compromising eclipse observation. For a precise estimate of conditions on eclipse day, consulting local weather forecasts in the days before will be essential.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse seen from Inca dates to 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality of 2 minutes and 26 seconds. Before that, on 11 November 1901 an annular eclipse was visible. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse from this location will not arrive until 13 July 2075, and the next total eclipse will have to wait until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the height of the eclipse, on 12 August 2026 at 20:31 local time, the Sun will be situated just 2.4° above the horizon: an extraordinarily low altitude, almost at sunset level. With an azimuth of 288°, the direction will be west-northwest, slightly turned towards the north relative to due west. For totality to be observable from Inca, the horizon in that direction must be completely free of buildings, trees or reliefs.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Inca
In Inca, totality began at 20:31 local time and lasted 1 min 32 s, until 20:32. The eclipse maximum fell at 20:32.
In Inca, the Sun was 3° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 6% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Inca
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:37:48 | 17:37:48 UTC | +12.4° | 279.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:23 | 18:23 UTC | +4.1° | 286.1° | |
| C2 — Totality beginsnot visible | 20:30:48 | 18:30:48 UTC | +2.7° | 287.3° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:31:35 | 18:31:35 UTC | +2.5° | 287.4° | |
| C3 — Totality endsnot visible | 20:32:20 | 18:32:20 UTC | +2.4° | 287.5° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:22:12 | 19:22:12 UTC | -6.2° | 295.6° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
C2/C3 times and duration corrected for the lunar limb (the Moon's real edge profile).
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 39.7211° N
- Longitude
- 2.9109° E
- Elevation
- 127 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:37:48
- Totality begins
- 20:30:48
- Maximum
- 20:31:35
- Totality ends
- 20:32:20
- Eclipse ends
- 21:22:12
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:48:34
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 44m 24s
- Totality
- 1m 32s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 100%
- Sun altitude
- +2.5°
- Sun azimuth
- 287.4°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (287.4°)
287.4° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
2.54°
Sun altitude at maximum
3.99°
Terrain horizon
-1.59°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Inca
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puig Major | 1436 m | 13.8 km | 314° NW |
| Puig Major - espoló NE | 1415.6 m | 13.9 km | 316° NW |
| Penyal des MigdiaIn the Sun's direction | 1398 m | 14.1 km | 310° NW |
| Puig de Massanella | 1364.9 m | 10.7 km | 332° NNW |
| Espoló Sud | 1348 m | 10.5 km | 332° NNW |
| Morro d'en Pelut | 1319 m | 14.3 km | 316° NW |
| Serra des Teixos E | 1259 m | 11.1 km | 331° NNW |
| es Pa de Figa | 1256 m | 13.4 km | 315° NW |
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The August sky
6%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 6%P75 — cloudier days · 34%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Inca
The path of totality crossed over Inca, but the Sun was behind the terrain before the total phase began.
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Totality blocked by terrainAugust 12, 20260 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Inca
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Inca?
Geometrically yes (100% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Inca.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Inca?
Maximum occurred at 20:31 local time (18:31 UTC) in Inca.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Inca?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 287°), 3° above the horizon at maximum from Inca.
How long did totality last in Inca?
Totality lasted 1 min 32 s in Inca (C2 to C3). (corrected for the Moon's limb profile)
Was Inca a good place to watch the eclipse?
Inca was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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