Las Torres de Cotillas

38.028°, -1.242° · 87 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.41° at peak.

70/100Good

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Las Torres de Cotillas

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+14.8°	277.5°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.4°	285.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-4.7°	293.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.4°)

Azimuth at C4

293.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.69°

Terrain horizon

0.98°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.41°

Peaks near Las Torres de Cotillas

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

14%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Las Torres de Cotillas

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Las Torres de Cotillas?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Las Torres de Cotillas.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Las Torres de Cotillas?

Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Las Torres de Cotillas.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Las Torres de Cotillas?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Las Torres de Cotillas.

Is Las Torres de Cotillas a good place to watch the eclipse?

Las Torres de Cotillas is a good option (score 70/100): 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.