Lepe

37.255°, -7.204° · 24 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.87° at peak.

65/100Good

94%

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Lepe

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+19.1°	274.4°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+8.2°	282.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:30 UTC	21:30	-1.3°	290.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.2°)

Azimuth at C4

290.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.27°

Terrain horizon

0.32°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.87°

Peaks near Lepe

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Lepe

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Lepe?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Lepe.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Lepe?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Lepe.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Lepe?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Lepe.

Is Lepe a good place to watch the eclipse?

Lepe 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.