Manresa
41.728°, 1.824° · 241 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.70° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
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About Manresa
Manresa is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, with around 76,250 inhabitants and situated at 241 metres above sea level. It lies at the confluence of the Cardener and Llobregat rivers, in the heart of the Bages region. Its inland position, far from the coast and surrounded by moderate relief, gives it a more continental climate than the Catalan coast, with warm summers and a marked temperature range between day and night.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Manresa will experience a partial solar eclipse that reaches its maximum at 20:28, local time. At that moment the Sun will be just 4.3° above the horizon, with a margin of 2.7° above the local topographic profile. Observation is possible from the city, but the low solar altitude requires finding an open location towards the west-northwest, free of buildings or trees obstructing the view in that part of the sky.
The weather in August
In August, Manresa records average temperatures around 24.5 °C, with highs around 31.4 °C and lows of 17.6 °C. The month accumulates about 294 hours of sunshine and a 71% probability of clear skies, offering good prospects for daytime observation. Average precipitation is 53 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms in August is high, which advises following weather forecasts in the days before the eclipse. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Manresa was on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, lasting 103 seconds. Before that, on 11 November 1901, an annular eclipse covered 82.2% of the solar disk for 253 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the city will not witness another total eclipse in the foreseeable future; the next annular eclipse will arrive on 13 July 2075, with 87.5% obscuration and an annular phase of 133 seconds.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, the Sun will be positioned at an azimuth of 286°, oriented towards the west-northwest. Its height above the horizon will be just 4.3°, equivalent to a little more than four solar diameters from the geometric horizon. For unobstructed observation, it is best to choose a location from which the western sector of the sky is completely clear of nearby obstacles.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Manresa
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +14.1° | 277.4° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +4.3° | 286.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -4.2° | 294.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.7°)
Azimuth at C4
294.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.17°
Terrain horizon
1.64°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.70°
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 Manresa
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Jeroni | 1237.6 m | 13.7 km | 184° S |
| l'Eco Superior | 1223.1 m | 13.8 km | 186° S |
| Miranda dels Ecos | 1222.7 m | 13.8 km | 186° S |
| Eco d'en Nubiola | 1219.3 m | 13.8 km | 186° S |
| Agulla Lluís Estasen | 1209 m | 13.7 km | 187° S |
| el Moro | 1206.2 m | 13.9 km | 183° S |
| Eco Occidental | 1200.2 m | 13.8 km | 186° S |
| Roca 311 | 1197.5 m | 13.8 km | 184° S |
Weather in Manresa in August
Avg. temp.
24.5°C
Max / min
31.4° / 17.6°
Precipitation
53 mm
Storm risk
High
Station MANRESA (LA CULLA), 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
15%
P75 — cloudier days
40%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Manresa
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Manresa
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Manresa?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.6% covered at maximum from Manresa.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Manresa?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Manresa.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Manresa?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Manresa.
Is Manresa a good place to watch the eclipse?
Manresa is a good option (score 70/100): 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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