Jaén

37.769°, -3.790° · 558 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.13° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

45/100Marginal

97%

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Jaén

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:41 UTC	19:41	+16.7°	276.1°
Maximum	18:36 UTC	20:36	+6.0°	284.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-3.2°	292.0°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.0°)

Azimuth at C4

292.0° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.21°

Terrain horizon

6.13°

Sun−terrain margin

-0.13°

Peaks near Jaén

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 Jaén

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

Yes, but marginally: with 97% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Jaén is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Jaén?

Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Jaén.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Jaén?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Jaén.

Is Jaén a good place to watch the eclipse?

Jaén can see the eclipse with limitations (score 45/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology add risk. Consider moving to a higher-scored viewpoint.

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.