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.

70/100Good

99.6%

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

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°

Peaks near Manresa

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

15%

P75 — cloudier days

40%

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

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.