Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:38
La Rinconada
37.486°, -5.981° · 10 m a.s.l.
95% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +7° · 283° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.95° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
LA RINCONADA · 37.486° N -5.981° W
Photo: 55JoseMan55 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In La Rinconada, the Moon covered 95% of the Sun.
At 20:38 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over La Rinconada, covering up to 95% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 80/ 100
Full ring visible
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About La Rinconada
La Rinconada is a municipality in the north of Seville's metropolitan area, in Andalusia, with approximately 36,000 inhabitants. Situated at just 10 meters above sea level in the plain of the Guadalquivir, it forms part of the urban crown surrounding the Andalusian capital. Its position in the lower valley grants it broad horizons toward the west and north, making it an accessible point for observing astronomical phenomena without major orographic obstacles.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, La Rinconada will witness a partial solar eclipse that reaches its maximum at 20:37, local time. At that moment the Sun will be just 7.4° above the horizon, with a margin over the terrain of 7.2°, so visibility will depend on having a clear line of horizon toward the west-northwest. It is recommended to position yourself at an elevated point or free of obstacles in that direction so as not to miss the climactic moment of the phenomenon.
The weather in August
August in La Rinconada is one of the driest and sunniest months of the year. According to AEMET data for the 1991–2020 period, the average temperature is around 28.6 °C, with highs reaching 36.2 °C and lows around 20.9 °C. The average rainfall for the month is barely 2.5 mm, the risk of storms is low, and the probability of clear skies stands at 84 %, conditions that favor astronomical observation.
Past eclipses
The last annular eclipse visible from La Rinconada occurred on 1 April 1764, more than 262 years ago, with an obscuration of 86.9 % and an annular phase of about 272 seconds. Since then, no total eclipse has occurred over this territory. The next annular eclipse after 2028 is predicted for 13 July 2075, while one must wait until 20 June 2327 for the shadow of totality to cross these lands once again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:37 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be at 7.4° of altitude above the horizon and at an azimuth of 283°, equivalent to a nearly west-northwest direction. The star will already be in its evening descent, close to sunset, so observation will require a clear horizon in that orientation and the use of certified solar filters throughout the entire event.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from La Rinconada
In La Rinconada, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:38 local time, with 95% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In La Rinconada, the Sun was 7° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in La Rinconada
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:41:48 | 17:41:48 UTC | +18.2° | 275.0° | |
| Maximum | 20:37:31 | 18:37:31 UTC | +7.4° | 283.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:16 | 19:16 UTC | +0.4° | 288.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:29:35 | 19:29:35 UTC | -2.0° | 290.9° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 37.4861° N
- Longitude
- 5.9809° W
- Elevation
- 10 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:41:48
- Maximum
- 20:37:31
- Eclipse ends
- 21:29:35
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:20:02
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 47s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 95%
- Sun altitude
- +7.4°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.1°)
283.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.39°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.44°
Terrain horizon
+6.95°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Rinconada
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro del Moro | 370 m | 15.9 km | 0° N |
| Cerro de los Buitres | 343 m | 22.7 km | 323° NW |
| Cerro Malo | 340 m | 19.4 km | 352° N |
| Cerro de la Picota | 299 m | 19.1 km | 331° NNW |
| Cerro de Canillas | 299 m | 23.7 km | 334° NNW |
| Cerro del Caballo | 288 m | 17.5 km | 14° NNE |
| Cerro Porquerón | 272 m | 23.4 km | 26° NNE |
| Cerro de las Ermitas | 263 m | 17.6 km | 18° NNE |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
28.6°C
Max / min
36.2° / 20.9°
Precipitation
2.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station SEVILLA AEROPUERTO, 12 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 3%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from La Rinconada
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in La Rinconada
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from La Rinconada?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 95% covered at maximum from La Rinconada.
What time was the eclipse maximum in La Rinconada?
Maximum occurred at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in La Rinconada.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from La Rinconada?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 7° above the horizon at maximum from La Rinconada.
Was La Rinconada a good place to watch the eclipse?
La Rinconada was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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