Irun

43.339°, -1.789° · 23 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.81° at peak.

60/100Good

99.6%

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Irun

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:31 UTC	19:31	+17.5°	274.1°
Maximum	18:27 UTC	20:27	+7.5°	283.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:19 UTC	21:19	-1.0°	292.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.2°)

Azimuth at C4

292.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.96°

Terrain horizon

0.74°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.81°

Peaks near Irun

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

100%

Median cloud cover

100%

P75 — cloudier days

100%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Irun

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.6% covered at maximum from Irun.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Irun?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Irun?

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

Is Irun a good place to watch the eclipse?

Irun is a good option (score 60/100): 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.