Lorca

37.671°, -1.702° · 339 m a.s.l.

Hidden by terrain

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Local terrain rises 1.57° above the Sun at peak.

45/100Marginal

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Lorca

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:41 UTC	19:41	+15.0°	277.4°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.5°	285.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:27 UTC	21:27	-4.6°	293.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.2°)

Azimuth at C4

293.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.62°

Terrain horizon

6.07°

Sun−terrain margin

-1.57°

Peaks near Lorca

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 Lorca

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

Geometrically yes (98% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Lorca.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Lorca?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Lorca?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Lorca.

Is Lorca a good place to watch the eclipse?

Lorca is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.

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.