Jerez de la Frontera
36.686°, -6.136° · 53 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.48° at peak.
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93%
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
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About Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera is a city located in the province of Cadiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. At an altitude of 53 meters, the city sits in southwestern Spain, in a historic border region. With a population of approximately 213,000 inhabitants, Jerez is a culturally and economically important center and an internationally significant wine-producing hub.
For this eclipse
The partial eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be visible from Jerez de la Frontera. At the moment of maximum, the Sun will reach a height of 7.1 degrees above the horizon, oriented toward the west-northwest. This moderate altitude offers reasonable conditions for observation from any point in the city with a clear horizon in that direction.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for 1991-2020, August in Jerez records an average temperature of 26.5 degrees Celsius, with highs near 34.3 degrees and lows of 18.6 degrees. The city enjoys approximately 341 hours of sunshine during the month, and precipitation is very low, barely 2.4 millimeters. Thunderstorm risk is low, which greatly favors astronomical observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Jerez de la Frontera took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago. The next total eclipse to be observed from the city will arrive on July 17, 2205, being visible for 92 seconds.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun is positioned at a height of 7.1 degrees above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction. This position, characteristic of late August sunset, presents a sufficiently high altitude to allow observations from various points in the city, provided there is a clear line of sight to that horizon direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Jerez de la Frontera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +18.0° | 275.3° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +7.1° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -2.3° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.33°
Terrain horizon
0.63°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.48°
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 Jerez de la Frontera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Gibalbín | 410 m | 22.8 km | 45° NE |
| Cerro del Esparto | 371 m | 21.9 km | 43° NE |
| Sierrezuela 3 | 145.9 m | 22.9 km | 158° SSE |
| Sierra de San Cristóbal | 125 m | 5.9 km | 195° SSW |
| Cerro de las Canteras | 110 m | 6.5 km | 214° SW |
| Cerro de la Caridad Alta | 96 m | 7.5 km | 222° SW |
| Cabeza de Aceña | 54 m | 4.2 km | 140° SE |
| Cerro de Ceuta | 53.1 m | 17.1 km | 189° S |
Weather in Jerez de la Frontera in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
34.3° / 18.6°
Precipitation
2.4 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA AEROPUERTO, 10 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
2%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Jerez de la Frontera
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 17, 2205
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Jerez de la Frontera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Jerez de la Frontera?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Jerez de la Frontera.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Jerez de la Frontera?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Jerez de la Frontera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Jerez de la Frontera?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Jerez de la Frontera.
Is Jerez de la Frontera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Jerez de la Frontera 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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