Los Barrios
36.185°, -5.492° · 23 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.37° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
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About Los Barrios
Los Barrios is a municipality in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, with just over 23,500 inhabitants. Barely 23 meters above sea level, it stretches across the Campo de Gibraltar region, north of the Bay of Algeciras. Founded in 1704, its territory spans from flat areas near the coast to the foothills of Los Alcornocales Natural Park, one of Europe's most extensive cork oak forests.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Los Barrios will witness a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 20:38 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be just 6.4° above the horizon, roughly equivalent to a handspan held at arm's length. With an azimuth of 284°, the eclipse will unfold toward the west-northwest. The 4.2° clearance above the topographic horizon indicates that the Sun will remain visible as long as the surroundings have no obstructions in that direction.
The weather in August
AEMET data for the Campo de Gibraltar region shows that the risk of thunderstorms in August is low, favoring eclipse observation. August in this stretch of the Cádiz coast typically marks the year's most stable period, dominated by clear skies. The influence of the Strait of Gibraltar can introduce local winds—easterly or westerly—that may occasionally alter cloud cover on the afternoon of the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse recorded over Los Barrios took place on December 22, 1870, more than a century and a half ago, lasting about two minutes over the Campo de Gibraltar. Since then, this region of Cádiz has not witnessed a total eclipse. After the eclipses in the 2026–2028 cycle, the Moon's shadow will not cross this latitude again until September 12, 2053.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum at 20:38, the Sun will be 6.4° high at an azimuth of 284°—that is, toward the west-northwest, just slightly above the horizon line. This is an extremely low position, so it is essential to position yourself in an open area facing that direction: a coast, an esplanade, or an unobstructed rooftop. The 4.2° clearance above the surrounding terrain confirms that the Sun will remain visible above the topographic horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Los Barrios
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.3° | 276.0° |
| Maximum | 18:39 UTC | 20:39 | +6.4° | 283.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -3.1° | 291.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.3°)
Azimuth at C4
291.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.07°
Terrain horizon
2.01°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.37°
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 Los Barrios
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bartolomé | 442 m | 23.8 km | 243° WSW |
| Rock of Gibraltar | 426 m | 14.7 km | 115° ESE |
| Rock of Gibraltar | 417 m | 14.9 km | 116° ESE |
| Signal Hill | 387 m | 14.3 km | 113° ESE |
| Torre de Viglilancia forestal | — | 17.6 km | 246° WSW |
Weather in Los Barrios in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
10%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Los Barrios
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseSeptember 12, 2053
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Los Barrios
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Los Barrios?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Los Barrios.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Los Barrios?
Maximum occurs at 20:39 local time (18:39 UTC) in Los Barrios.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Los Barrios?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Los Barrios.
Is Los Barrios a good place to watch the eclipse?
Los Barrios 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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