Lebrija
36.921°, -6.075° · 41 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.38° at peak.
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94%
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Lebrija
Lebrija is a municipality in Cádiz province, in Andalusia, with just over 26,000 inhabitants. Situated at barely 41 meters elevation in the Lower Guadalquivir region, it occupies a position between the marshes of the Guadalquivir and the vineyards of the Cádiz countryside. Its flat landscape and open horizons define the natural setting of this city with a long agricultural and winemaking tradition in southern Spain.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Lebrija will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:37 h, when the Sun will be 7.2° above the horizon toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 283°. The clearance with respect to the topographic horizon is 7.4°, sufficient for observation to be viable from locations with an open horizon in that direction. The flat terrain of the area favors visibility at that low angle.
The weather in August
August is the warmest month of the year in Lebrija: the average temperature hovers around 26.5 °C, with highs frequently reaching 34.3 °C and lows around 18.6 °C. Monthly precipitation is minimal, with barely 2.4 mm of historical average, and hours of sunshine approach 341 per month according to AEMET station 5960 data (period 1991-2020). The probability of clear skies is 82% and the risk of storms is low.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Lebrija took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a duration of just over two minutes. Before that event, on April 1, 1764—more than two and a half centuries ago—the city witnessed an annular eclipse. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one will have to wait until July 13, 2075 for the next annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the following total eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of eclipse maximum, 20:37 h on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 283°. Its height above the horizon will be 7.2°, roughly equivalent to the width of four fingers extended at arm's length. The clearance with respect to the topographic horizon is 7.4°, so from any point with a clear horizon in that direction observation will be possible.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Lebrija
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +18.1° | 275.2° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +7.2° | 283.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -2.2° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.23°
Terrain horizon
-0.19°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.38°
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 Lebrija
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Gibalbín | 410 m | 14.5 km | 133° SE |
| Cerro del Esparto | 371 m | 14.0 km | 136° SE |
Weather in Lebrija in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
34.3° / 18.6°
Precipitation
2.4 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA AEROPUERTO, 19 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
11%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Lebrija
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Lebrija
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Lebrija?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Lebrija.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Lebrija?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Lebrija.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Lebrija?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Lebrija.
Is Lebrija a good place to watch the eclipse?
Lebrija is a good option (score 65/100): 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.
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