Mairena del Aljarafe
37.345°, -6.064° · 70 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.00° at peak.
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94%
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Mairena del Aljarafe
Mairena del Aljarafe is a municipality in Seville province, in Andalusia, located on the Aljarafe plateau at roughly 70 metres elevation. With about 45,900 inhabitants, it forms part of Seville's metropolitan area and sits on one of the elevated platforms west of the Andalusian capital. Its position on the Aljarafe ridge offers broad panoramic views towards the western horizon, a relevant detail for observing the 2026 eclipse.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Mairena del Aljarafe will experience a partial solar eclipse. The maximum occurs at 20:37 local time, with the Sun at just 7.4° above the horizon and an azimuth of 283°—almost due west-northwest. The margin with respect to the topographic horizon is 7.1°, sufficient for unobstructed visibility as long as the observation point is clear in that direction. Certified solar filters will be essential throughout the event.
The weather in August
August in Mairena del Aljarafe falls within the continental Mediterranean climate of the Seville Aljarafe, with dry, bright summers. Data from the reference AEMET weather station (series 1991–2020) show a low risk of thunderstorms for this month, suggesting typically clear skies or sparse convective cloud cover. It is one of the most stable meteorological windows of the year in this region of inland Andalusia.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Mairena del Aljarafe occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality of 80 seconds. Before that, on 1 April 1764, an annular eclipse covered 86.9% of the solar disk for 268 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse, and until 20 June 2327 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.4° altitude above the horizon, with an azimuth of 283°: that is equivalent to looking west-northwest, slightly north of due west. The Sun's low position means any obstruction in that direction—trees, buildings or irregularities of the terrain—could interfere with observation. It is advisable to choose an elevated location with a clear western horizon, such as one of the natural viewpoints along the edge of the Aljarafe.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Mairena del Aljarafe
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.3° | 275.0° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.4° | 283.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.0° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.97°
Terrain horizon
0.40°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.00°
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 Mairena del Aljarafe
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Barro | 167 m | 9.1 km | 354° N |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 166 m | 9.0 km | 357° N |
| Cerro del Lino | 136 m | 8.5 km | 7° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 128 m | 8.1 km | 9° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 118 m | 7.8 km | 13° NNE |
| Cerro de Santa Brígida | 116 m | 7.7 km | 15° NNE |
| Cerro de El Carambolo | 87 m | 5.8 km | 23° NNE |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 11.9 km | 356° N |
Weather in Mairena del Aljarafe in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
5%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Mairena del Aljarafe
- 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 Mairena del Aljarafe
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Mairena del Aljarafe?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Mairena del Aljarafe.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Mairena del Aljarafe?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Mairena del Aljarafe.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mairena del Aljarafe?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Mairena del Aljarafe.
Is Mairena del Aljarafe a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mairena del Aljarafe 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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