Majadahonda
40.474°, -3.872° · 743 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.13° at peak.
75/100Very good
99.9%
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Majadahonda
Majadahonda is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, located at 743 meters of altitude in the western metropolitan mountain range. With just over 68,000 inhabitants, it forms part of the residential arc surrounding the capital to the northwest, about 17 kilometers from Madrid's center. Its elevated position above the Madrid plain offers broad perspectives toward the west, especially from the higher areas of the locality.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Majadahonda will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum will be reached at 20:31 h, when the Sun will be 7.5° above the horizon toward the west-northwest. The margin with respect to local topography is 7.2°, indicating that the Sun will be visible without topographic obstructions, though its low altitude requires a clear horizon in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Majadahonda is characterized by low storm risk, which favors conditions for observing the eclipse. The AEMET reference station (code 3194Y) has no temperature or precipitation records for the 1991–2020 period at this specific location, so it is not possible to provide temperature or rainfall data with the usual precision.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse seen from Majadahonda took place on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality of just over one and a half minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.2% of the solar disk for just over four minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.5° altitude above the horizon, with an azimuth of 283°, oriented toward the west-northwest. This is a low position that coincides with late afternoon, so it is recommended to find a location with the western horizon clear of obstacles such as buildings, trees, or slopes.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Majadahonda
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.9° | 274.5° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.5° | 283.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.5° | 291.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.5°)
Azimuth at C4
291.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.47°
Terrain horizon
0.35°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.13°
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 Majadahonda
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Estepar | 1404 m | 18.7 km | 348° NNW |
| Canto Hastial | 1376 m | 20.8 km | 342° NNW |
| Silla del Diablo | 1363 m | 19.6 km | 346° NNW |
| Balcón del Diablo | 1354 m | 19.6 km | 346° NNW |
| Peñacovacha | 1351.1 m | 20.6 km | 343° NNW |
| Cerro del Molinillo | 1340 m | 18.6 km | 346° NNW |
| Peña Alonso | 1296 m | 17.6 km | 345° NNW |
| Peña Herrera | 1289 m | 20.0 km | 342° NNW |
Weather in Majadahonda in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
17%
P75 — cloudier days
66%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Majadahonda
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Majadahonda
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Majadahonda?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Majadahonda.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Majadahonda?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Majadahonda.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Majadahonda?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Majadahonda.
Is Majadahonda a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Majadahonda is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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