Las Rozas de Madrid
40.493°, -3.874° · 718 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.98° at peak.
75/100Very good
99.9%
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Las Rozas de Madrid
Las Rozas de Madrid is a municipality in the Community of Madrid situated at the foot of the sierra, northwest of the capital. With around 95,500 inhabitants and an altitude of 718 meters, it occupies an elevated position above the Madrid plateau that affords sweeping views toward the west. The municipal territory combines consolidated residential areas with natural corridors linked to the Guadarrama River.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Las Rozas de Madrid will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:31. At that moment, the Sun will stand 7.5 degrees above the horizon, with a clearance of 7 degrees from the terrain profile, ensuring unobstructed visibility. Although totality does not reach this location, the percentage of solar disk covered will be perceptible to the naked eye with proper filtering.
The weather in August
August in Las Rozas de Madrid is characterized by low thunderstorm risk according to historical AEMET records. The continental summers of the Madrid sierra typically offer stable afternoons, without the frequency of electrical storms affecting other zones of the interior peninsula. This condition favors evening astronomical observations, since the instability associated with cumulus storms is uncommon during the eclipse hours.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Las Rozas de Madrid occurred on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality duration of approximately 1 minute and 39 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.2% of the solar disk for just over four minutes. The next annular eclipse visible from the area will not arrive until December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum on August 12, 2026 at 20:31, the Sun will stand 7.5 degrees in altitude and at an azimuth of 283 degrees, pointing nearly west-northwest. A clear horizon in that direction—for example toward the sierra or toward the plains of the Henares corridor—will allow you to follow the phenomenon uninterrupted during the final minutes of daylight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Las Rozas de Madrid
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.9° | 274.5° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.5° | 283.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.5° | 291.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.5°)
Azimuth at C4
291.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.45°
Terrain horizon
0.51°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.98°
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 Las Rozas de Madrid
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estepar | 1404 m | 16.6 km | 347° NNW |
| Canto Hastial | 1376 m | 18.7 km | 341° NNW |
| Silla del Diablo | 1363 m | 17.5 km | 345° NNW |
| Balcón del Diablo | 1354 m | 17.5 km | 345° NNW |
| Peñacovacha | 1351.1 m | 18.5 km | 342° NNW |
| Cerro del Molinillo | 1340 m | 16.4 km | 345° NNW |
| Cabeza Mediana | 1331 m | 23.8 km | 334° NNW |
| Peña Alonso | 1296 m | 15.5 km | 344° NNW |
Weather in Las Rozas de Madrid in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
97%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Las Rozas de Madrid
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Las Rozas de Madrid
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Las Rozas de Madrid?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Las Rozas de Madrid.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Las Rozas de Madrid?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Las Rozas de Madrid.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Las Rozas de Madrid?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Las Rozas de Madrid.
Is Las Rozas de Madrid a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Las Rozas de Madrid is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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