Martorell

41.474°, 1.931° · 71 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.08° at peak.

70/100Good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Martorell

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:34 UTC	19:34	+14.0°	277.6°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+4.1°	286.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-4.4°	294.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.8°)

Azimuth at C4

294.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.40°

Terrain horizon

1.06°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.08°

Peaks near Martorell

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

17%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Martorell

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Martorell?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Martorell.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Martorell?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Martorell.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Martorell?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Martorell.

Is Martorell a good place to watch the eclipse?

Martorell 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.