Marbella
36.515°, -4.886° · 57 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.35° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Marbella
Marbella is a coastal municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalusia, with around 156,000 inhabitants. It extends 57 meters above sea level, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, at the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula. Its position between the mountains and the coast shapes both its landscape and microclimate, with summers moderated by the sea breeze and minimal rainfall in the summer months.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Marbella will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum obscuration will occur at 20:38, when the Sun is just 6.1° above the horizon, in the west-southwest direction (azimuth 284°). With a margin of 4.3° above the actual terrain horizon, visibility will be confirmed, but it will be best to find a spot without obstacles toward the west to avoid missing the event at sunset.
The weather in August
August in Marbella is characterized by mild temperatures for summer: the average hovers around 24 °C, with highs around 27 °C and lows barely dropping below 21 °C, according to AEMET data from the 1991–2020 period. Rainfall is virtually nonexistent, averaging just 1.1 mm throughout the month. The risk of thunderstorms is low, which favors stable conditions for observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse recorded over Marbella took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality phase of approximately 133 seconds. There is no record of an annular eclipse in the calculated data for this city. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will occur on July 13, 2075, and the next total eclipse not until June 20, 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum obscuration, at 20:38, the Sun will be positioned in the west-southwest quadrant of the sky, with an azimuth of 284° and an altitude of 6.1° above the geometric horizon. At that evening hour, the star will have descended considerably and will be moving toward sunset, so any physical obstacle in that direction—buildings, hills, or vegetation—could compromise the observation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Marbella
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.0° | 276.2° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +6.1° | 284.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -3.3° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.27°
Terrain horizon
1.77°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.35°
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 Marbella
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrecilla | 1919 m | 20.4 km | 331° NNW |
| Cerrete de los Valientes | 1822 m | 20.8 km | 334° NNW |
| Cerro Alto | 1810 m | 23.3 km | 331° NNW |
| Cerro Bernardo | 1780 m | 22.8 km | 332° NNW |
| Peñón de los Enamorados | 1775 m | 23.6 km | 333° NNW |
| Cerro del Pilar | 1754 m | 21.2 km | 331° NNW |
| Cerro de los Pilones | 1753 m | 22.7 km | 327° NNW |
| Cerro de los Valientes | 1743 m | 20.6 km | 335° NNW |
Weather in Marbella in August
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
27.1° / 21.4°
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station MARBELLA, PUERTO, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
8%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Marbella
- 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 Marbella
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Marbella?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Marbella.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Marbella?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Marbella.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Marbella?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Marbella.
Is Marbella a good place to watch the eclipse?
Marbella 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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