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.

60/100Good

95%

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

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°

Peaks near Málaga

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

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.