La Felguera
43.307°, -5.691° · 210 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.45° at C3.
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You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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About La Felguera
La Felguera is an urban nucleus of the municipality of Langreo, in the heart of Asturias's mining basins. Located at 210 metres altitude in the Nalón River valley, it has around 21,000 inhabitants. Integrated into Asturias's Central Metropolitan Area, it lies on the Cantabrian slope just a few kilometres from Oviedo. Its urban fabric and historical identity are deeply linked to the region's metallurgical industry and mining tradition.
For this eclipse
The total eclipse of 12 August 2026 will reach its maximum from La Felguera at 20:27 local time, with complete obscuration of the solar disc. At that moment, the Sun will have descended to just 10 degrees above the horizon—a very low angle yet viable: the clear margin above the topographic horizon is 7.1 degrees. To guarantee observation, it is advisable to find a vantage point with clear views towards the west-northwest and unobstructed in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Asturias at La Felguera experiences the oceanic influence of the Cantabrian Sea: the month's average precipitation hovers around 53 millimetres, a high figure for summer. The risk of thunderstorms is high, as humid air masses from the sea can rapidly generate convective episodes. The probability of a completely clear sky on any given date is not guaranteed, so it is wise to keep an eye on the weather forecast in the days leading up to the eclipse. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse to cross La Felguera's sky occurred on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, lasting almost four minutes of totality. Before that, on 1 April 1764, an annular eclipse covered 86.9% of the Sun for just over a minute. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular opportunity visible from this area will arrive on 27 February 2082; the next total, much further off, on 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of totality, the Sun will be 10 degrees high above the horizon—roughly the height of a closed fist held at arm's length. Its azimuth of 281 degrees places it towards the west-northwest, just a few degrees north of due west. To orient yourself in the field, simply look towards where the Sun sets and shift your gaze slightly to the right: the solar corona will form there during the minutes of totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in La Felguera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:31 UTC | 19:31 | +20.3° | 271.5° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:26 UTC | 20:26 | +10.3° | 280.7° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +10.1° | 280.9° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +10.0° | 281.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | +1.1° | 289.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (289.8°)
Azimuth at C4
289.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
1.14°
Terrain horizon
3.53°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.45°
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 La Felguera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Gamoniteiru | 1791 m | 23.1 km | 235° SW |
| La Xistra | 1765 m | 22.5 km | 234° SW |
| Rosal | 1741 m | 23.1 km | 234° SW |
| Picu Currieḷḷos | 1728 m | 24.0 km | 182° S |
| Pico Barriscal | 1719 m | 22.6 km | 240° WSW |
| Picu Moncuevu | 1718 m | 23.4 km | 243° WSW |
| Campona | 1716 m | 23.1 km | 233° SW |
| El Gamonal | 1710 m | 22.6 km | 247° WSW |
Weather in La Felguera in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
35%
Median cloud cover
100%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from La Felguera
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in La Felguera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from La Felguera?
Yes — La Felguera is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in La Felguera?
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in La Felguera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from La Felguera?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from La Felguera.
How long does totality last in La Felguera?
Totality lasts 1 min 51 s in La Felguera (C2 to C3).
Is La Felguera a good place to watch the eclipse?
La Felguera will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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