Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:28
Manlleu
42.002°, 2.285° · 461 m a.s.l.
99% of the Sun covered at maximum
Marginal · score 38/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
Marginal: only 0.31° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
MANLLEU · 42.002° N 2.285° E
Photo: Francesc Ojeda · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
In Manlleu, the Moon covered 99% of the Sun.
At 20:28 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Manlleu, covering up to 99% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Manlleu
Manlleu is a municipality in the province of Girona, in Catalonia, with just over 20,600 inhabitants. Situated at 461 meters altitude, it lies in an inland territory surrounded by gentle slopes and valleys. Its position away from the coast gives it a distinctly continental climate. With deep roots in textile activity, Manlleu is one of the most representative mid-sized municipalities of inland Catalonia.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Manlleu will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum obscuration will occur at 20:28, with the Sun just 4.2 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 286 degrees. The margin above the local horizon is only 1.6 degrees, so any obstruction—trees, buildings, or small hills—can compromise visibility. It is advisable to find an observation point with a completely clear western horizon.
The weather in August
Data from the AEMET station 0349, covering the reference period 1991-2020, show that August in Manlleu has a low risk of thunderstorms. Temperature and average precipitation records are not available for this station, so the best reference for eclipse day will be the updated weather forecast. The low probability of storms makes August a relatively favorable period for sky observation in the area.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Manlleu took place on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a duration of approximately 115 seconds. Before that, an annular eclipse occurred on November 11, 1901. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse over this municipality is not expected until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse phase on August 12, 2026, at 20:28, the Sun will be positioned 4.2 degrees above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 286 degrees. At that evening hour, the star will be very close to sunset, making it essential to choose an observation location with clear visibility toward the west-northwest to follow the eclipse through its final phase.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Manlleu
In Manlleu, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:28 local time, with 99% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Manlleu, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. It sat right at the edge of the horizon: even a small nearby obstacle could have blocked it.
This area typically sees around 23% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Manlleu
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:34:03 | 17:34:03 UTC | +13.9° | 277.6° | |
| Maximum | 20:28:19 | 18:28:19 UTC | +4.2° | 286.4° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:30 | 18:30 UTC | +3.9° | 286.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:19:26 | 19:19:26 UTC | -4.3° | 295.0° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 42.0023° N
- Longitude
- 2.2848° E
- Elevation
- 461 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:34:03
- Maximum
- 20:28:19
- Eclipse ends
- 21:19:26
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:55:28
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 23s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99%
- Sun altitude
- +4.2°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.4°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.4°)
286.4° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.17°
Sun altitude at maximum
3.86°
Terrain horizon
+0.31°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Manlleu
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matagalls | 1697.2 m | 23.0 km | 159° SSE |
| Turó de la Bandera | 1658.3 m | 23.7 km | 159° SSE |
| Puig Sacreu | 1626.2 m | 24.0 km | 160° SSE |
| Turó Sesportadores | 1603.2 m | 23.7 km | 157° SSE |
| Turó del Mig | 1581.8 m | 21.9 km | 161° SSE |
| Turó Gros del Pujol | 1576.9 m | 21.8 km | 160° SSE |
| Turó de Morera | 1576.6 m | 23.2 km | 161° SSE |
| Turó Gros | 1552 m | 21.6 km | 160° SSE |
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The August sky
23%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 6%Median cloud cover · 23%P75 — cloudier days · 63%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Manlleu
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Manlleu
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Manlleu?
Yes, but marginally: with 99% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Manlleu was very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Manlleu?
Maximum occurred at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Manlleu.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Manlleu?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Manlleu.
Was Manlleu a good place to watch the eclipse?
Manlleu could see the eclipse with limitations (score 38/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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