Los Palacios y Villafranca
37.162°, -5.924° · 13 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.30° at peak.
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94%
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Los Palacios y Villafranca
Los Palacios y Villafranca is a municipality in Seville province, Andalusia, lying just 13 metres above sea level in the Guadalquivir valley, between Seville city and Doñana National Park. With over 36,000 inhabitants, it was established as an independent municipality in 1836 and blends a traditional agricultural base—rice paddies and fruit orchards—with the influence of the Seville metropolitan area, some 25 kilometres to the south.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Los Palacios y Villafranca will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:37, local time. At that moment the Sun will be 7.2° above the horizon, with a safety margin of 7.3° above the surrounding terrain, making it visible without obstruction from locations with clear horizons towards the west-northwest. Although totality does not reach this latitude, the partial obscuration will be noticeable to the naked eye with proper eclipse glasses.
The weather in August
August in Los Palacios y Villafranca follows the typical Guadalquivir valley climate: very dry with minimal precipitation. AEMET data from 1991–2020 shows low thunderstorm risk for this month, which favours eclipse observation. The low probability of rain makes the afternoon of 12 August an ideal window for setting up outdoors with ample time before maximum.
Past eclipses
The most recent total solar eclipse visible from Los Palacios y Villafranca occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality duration of 1 minute and 45 seconds. Before that, on 1 April 1764—262 years ago—an annular eclipse covered 86.9% of the solar disc for just over three minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse, and until the year 2327 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse on 12 August 2026 at 20:37, the Sun will stand 7.2° high and at an azimuth of 283°—that is, almost due west with a slight northwest deviation. This low but clear position above the horizon makes it advisable to choose a location without buildings or trees in that direction. A compass or the compass app on your mobile will be sufficient to orient your observation point correctly in advance.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Los Palacios y Villafranca
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +18.1° | 275.2° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.2° | 283.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.2° | 291.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.0°)
Azimuth at C4
291.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.18°
Terrain horizon
-0.09°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.30°
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 Palacios y Villafranca
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de las Mentiras | 146 m | 22.4 km | 131° SE |
| Cerro Amarguillo | 140 m | 23.9 km | 111° ESE |
| Cerro de la Nava | 114 m | 23.0 km | 134° SE |
| Cerro del Murto | 111 m | 23.5 km | 136° SE |
| Cerro de las Carboneras | 103 m | 19.9 km | 149° SSE |
| Cerro del Mármol | 102 m | 20.0 km | 133° SE |
| Cerro de la Carraola | 58 m | 15.5 km | 146° SE |
| Lomas de Miranda | — | 20.4 km | 121° ESE |
Weather in Los Palacios y Villafranca in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
8%
P75 — cloudier days
16%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Los Palacios y Villafranca
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Los Palacios y Villafranca
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Los Palacios y Villafranca?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Los Palacios y Villafranca.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Los Palacios y Villafranca?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Los Palacios y Villafranca.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Los Palacios y Villafranca?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Los Palacios y Villafranca.
Is Los Palacios y Villafranca a good place to watch the eclipse?
Los Palacios y Villafranca is a good option (score 65/100): 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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