Lloret de Mar
41.700°, 2.846° · 14 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 1.50° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar, a municipality on the Costa Brava coast in the province of Girona (Catalonia), stretches along the Mediterranean shoreline at barely 14 meters above sea level. With around 37,350 inhabitants, it combines a long strip of urban beach with cliffs and coves to the north and south. The town sits about 70 kilometers northeast of Barcelona, in the Selva region.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Lloret de Mar will experience a partial solar eclipse with the Sun very close to the sea horizon. Maximum occurs at 20:28, when the Sun stands at just 3.7° altitude in the west-northwest direction (bearing 287°). The clearance above the topographic horizon is only 1.5°, so any obstruction in that direction—buildings, hills, trees—can block the view. It is advisable to find a raised location or a spot with an unobstructed view toward the western horizon.
The weather in August
The risk of storms in Lloret de Mar during August is low according to AEMET climate data from 1991–2020, which favors stable skies for the afternoon of the eclipse. The Mediterranean climate of the Costa Brava is characterized by dry, hot summers; although temperature and precipitation records for this particular season are unavailable, the general August pattern in the region points toward frequently clear conditions.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Lloret de Mar occurred on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, lasting almost four minutes. More recently, on November 11, 1901, an annular eclipse covered 82% of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse visible from this latitude will not arrive until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At eclipse maximum, the Sun will be 3.7° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 287°. This extremely low position corresponds to an afternoon Sun near sunset, so observation will require clear sightlines toward the northwestern horizon. A westward-facing beach or a promontory with unobstructed views in that direction would be ideal vantage points.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Lloret de Mar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.4° | 278.1° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +3.7° | 286.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -4.8° | 295.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (295.3°)
Azimuth at C4
295.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.80°
Terrain horizon
2.17°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.50°
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 Lloret de Mar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turó d'en Vives | 760.3 m | 24.5 km | 259° W |
| Turó de la Font | 758.8 m | 24.2 km | 259° W |
| Turó Gros | 758 m | 22.8 km | 259° W |
| Turó de la Freixa | 734.7 m | 23.7 km | 259° W |
| Turó de Santa Maria de Montnegre | 726.4 m | 22.0 km | 258° WSW |
| Turó de Ca n'Alomar | 711 m | 21.5 km | 258° WSW |
| Turó d'en Cona | 668.6 m | 20.4 km | 257° WSW |
| Puig d'en Caselles | 628.4 m | 19.4 km | 263° W |
Weather in Lloret de Mar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
15%
P75 — cloudier days
67%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Lloret de Mar
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Lloret de Mar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Lloret de Mar?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Lloret de Mar.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Lloret de Mar?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Lloret de Mar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Lloret de Mar?
Look WNW (azimuth 287°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Lloret de Mar.
Is Lloret de Mar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Lloret de Mar is a good option (score 60/100): 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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