Jumilla
38.479°, -1.325° · 527 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
Local terrain rises 2.18° above the Sun at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Jumilla
Jumilla is a municipality in the Region of Murcia located in the interior of the province, at 527 meters elevation. With somewhat more than 25,000 inhabitants, it belongs to the natural region of the Altiplano, an interior plateau bordered by limestone mountain ranges. The territory is distinctly agricultural, characterized by extensive vineyards that define the landscape. Its position inland from the Mediterranean coast gives it a more extreme climate than the coastal cities of the region.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Jumilla will experience a partial solar eclipse that reaches its maximum at 20:34 local time. However, topographic horizon calculations indicate that the Sun will be slightly below the horizon at that moment — its altitude of 4.7° falls 0.6° below the terrain profile — so the maximum phase will not be visible from the city. To observe the eclipse, it is best to seek a high point with a clear western-northwest horizon.
The weather in August
In August, Jumilla experiences the arid continental climate conditions of interior Murcia: hot, dry summers with low cloud cover. Data from the reference AEMET station (1991–2020 period) indicate a low storm risk for this month. This atmospheric stability is characteristic of the Murcian Altiplano in summer, a season when the anticyclone dominates the circulation of the plateau and weather tends to remain dry and stable for consecutive days. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Jumilla took place on May 28, 1900, more than 126 years ago, with a totality duration of just 79 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, the city experienced an annular eclipse with 90.4% obscuration and an annular phase of 26 seconds. The next annular eclipse after 2028 will not arrive until July 13, 2075, with 87.3% obscuration and a phase of nearly four minutes.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse at 20:34 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 285°, a direction practically due west with a slight shift toward the northwest. Its height above the geometric horizon will be 4.7°, a very low position. Jumilla's topographic horizon obstructs this sector of the sky, which explains why the maximum phase remains hidden for observers at ground level.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Jumilla
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +15.1° | 277.2° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.7° | 285.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -4.3° | 293.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.3°)
Azimuth at C4
293.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.35°
Terrain horizon
6.86°
Sun−terrain margin
-2.18°
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 Jumilla
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Madama | 1371 m | 15.1 km | 112° ESE |
| Cerro del Quemado | 1309 m | 15.4 km | 109° ESE |
| Morra del Búho | 1275 m | 16.4 km | 107° ESE |
| Morra Oscura | 1248 m | 14.3 km | 108° ESE |
| Loma de Enmedio | 1148 m | 17.4 km | 106° ESE |
| Loma de los Carboneros | 1107 m | 16.8 km | 110° ESE |
| Buey | 1087 m | 4.5 km | 67° ENE |
| Picacho del Infierno | 1080 m | 10.9 km | 20° NNE |
Weather in Jumilla in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
12%
P75 — cloudier days
40%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Jumilla
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Jumilla
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Jumilla?
Geometrically yes (99% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Jumilla.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Jumilla?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Jumilla.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Jumilla?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Jumilla.
Is Jumilla a good place to watch the eclipse?
Jumilla is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.
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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