Málaga
36.720°, -4.420° · 22 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.83° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Málaga
Málaga is the capital of the province of the same name and one of the main cities of Andalucía, with close to 592,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Mediterranean coast, at the foot of the mountains that separate it from the interior, on the bay that gives the Costa del Sol its name. The seafront offers an open horizon to the south.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Málaga will see a partial solar eclipse. The city does not fall within the path of totality, which crosses northern Spain. The eclipse occurs with the Sun low over the horizon, towards the late afternoon; the mountains that surround the city to the west make it advisable to find an elevated, clear spot.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data, August in Málaga brings a low thunderstorm risk, a favourable factor for observation. The reference station does not provide temperature or rainfall averages for this summary; summer on the Costa del Sol tends to be marked by high temperatures and settled skies.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Málaga was on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago. No notable annular eclipses appear in the records consulted for the city. After the eclipses of 2026 to 2028, the next totality over Málaga will not arrive until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the maximum of the eclipse, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, at about 284° of azimuth, and around 6° above the horizon. At that altitude, the relief that surrounds Málaga to the west can easily get in the way. An elevated spot with the western direction free of obstacles is advisable.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Málaga
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +16.7° | 276.3° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +5.9° | 284.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -3.5° | 291.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.9°)
Azimuth at C4
291.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.45°
Terrain horizon
1.07°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.83°
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 Málaga
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Mijas | 1150 m | 24.4 km | 241° WSW |
| Pico Mendoza | 1045 m | 23.2 km | 239° WSW |
| Reina | 1032 m | 11.4 km | 23° NNE |
| Viento | 1029 m | 14.6 km | 24° NNE |
| Santopitar | 1019 m | 14.7 km | 51° NE |
| Jaralón II | 947 m | 23.6 km | 349° NNW |
| Cerro de Mallén | 938 m | 16.7 km | 4° N |
| Cerro de Jotrón | 865 m | 13.1 km | 359° N |
Weather in Málaga in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
5%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Málaga
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 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 Málaga
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Málaga?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Málaga.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Málaga?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Málaga.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Málaga?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Málaga.
Is Málaga a good place to watch the eclipse?
Málaga 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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