Linares

38.095°, -3.636° · 413 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 5.94° at peak.

75/100Very good

97%

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Linares

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+16.7°	276.0°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+6.1°	284.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:27 UTC	21:27	-3.1°	292.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.1°)

Azimuth at C4

292.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.11°

Terrain horizon

0.13°

Sun−terrain margin

+5.94°

Peaks near Linares

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

37%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Linares

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Linares.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Linares?

Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Linares.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Linares?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Linares.

Is Linares a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Linares 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.