Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:38
Lepe
37.255°, -7.204° · 24 m a.s.l.
94% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +8° · 282° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.21° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
LEPE · 37.255° N -7.204° W
Photo: Jose A. · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Lepe, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:38 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Lepe, covering up to 94% 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 Lepe
Lepe is a municipality in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia, located in the far southwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, just kilometers from the Atlantic and near the mouth of the Guadiana river. At an altitude of 24 meters above sea level, it is home to nearly 26,000 inhabitants. Its economy has historically revolved around agriculture—particularly strawberry cultivation—and fishing activities. Its position on the border with Portugal gives the municipality a distinctly Atlantic geographic identity, with open landscapes and proximity to the Huelva coast.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Lepe will witness a partial solar eclipse. The Sun will reach its maximum obscuration at 20:37, local time, positioned very low on the western horizon, just 8.2 degrees above it with an azimuth of 282 degrees, nearly due west. The clearance above the topographic horizon is 7.8 degrees, ensuring the phenomenon will be visible; however, it is advisable to position yourself at an open location facing west to prevent buildings or vegetation from obstructing the view.
The weather in August
August in Lepe is marked by the Atlantic influence of southwestern Spain. According to data from the AEMET station for the 1991-2020 period, the risk of thunderstorms in August is low, a favorable condition for the eclipse. Summers in this region of Huelva are dry and warm, with predominantly clear skies and minimal cloud cover during daylight hours. The atmospheric stability characteristic of summer in southern Spain makes August a propitious month for astronomical observation at sunset.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Lepe dates back to December 22, 1870, over 156 years ago, with a totality duration of just over two minutes. Before that, on April 1, 1764, this area of Huelva witnessed an annular eclipse. After the 2026-2028 eclipse cycle concludes, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for the next annular eclipse visible from here, and until July 17, 2205 for the next total eclipse to occur over Lepe.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum obscuration on August 12, 2026, at 20:37, the Sun will be 8.2 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 282 degrees. A position so low on the horizon is typical of the final moments of a summer sunset. To comfortably follow the phenomenon, choose an open location with a clear view toward the west, away from trees or buildings that might obstruct this low stretch of the western sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Lepe
In Lepe, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:38 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Lepe, the Sun was 8° 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 Lepe
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:42:09 | 17:42:09 UTC | +19.1° | 274.4° | |
| Maximum | 20:38:09 | 18:38:09 UTC | +8.2° | 282.5° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:17 | 19:17 UTC | +1.0° | 288.3° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:30:25 | 19:30:25 UTC | -1.3° | 290.3° |
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
- 37.2548° N
- Longitude
- 7.2043° W
- Elevation
- 24 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:42:09
- Maximum
- 20:38:09
- Eclipse ends
- 21:30:25
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:24:31
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 48m 16s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 94%
- Sun altitude
- +8.2°
- Sun azimuth
- 282.5°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (282.5°)
282.5° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
8.16°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.95°
Terrain horizon
+7.21°
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 Lepe
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte GordoIn the Sun's direction | 157 m | 20.0 km | 295° WNW |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 0%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Lepe
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 17, 2205
- 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 Lepe
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Lepe?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 94% covered at maximum from Lepe.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Lepe?
Maximum occurred at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Lepe.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Lepe?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 282°), 8° above the horizon at maximum from Lepe.
Was Lepe a good place to watch the eclipse?
Lepe 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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