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.
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99.8%
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Martorell
Martorell is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, with a population of around 27,850 inhabitants and situated at 71 metres above sea level. It lies in the interior of Barcelona province, in a landscape of moderate relief typical of this region of Catalonia. With the profile of a medium-sized city, Martorell concentrates urban and industrial activity and maintains functional links with the municipalities around it in the Barcelona regional network.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Martorell will witness a partial solar eclipse. At maximum, at 20:28 local time, the Sun will be 4.1 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 286°. The margin of 3 degrees above the topographic horizon indicates that the eclipse will be visible from points with a clear view in that direction. As it is a late afternoon event with the Sun at very low altitude, any obstruction to the west may compromise observation.
The weather in August
The AEMET climate data for Martorell (reference period 1991-2020) indicate a low risk of thunderstorms in August. This circumstance is favourable for eclipse observation: the meagre convective activity typical of this month reduces the probability that vertically developing clouds will obscure the sky at the time of maximum, at 20:28. With the Sun just 4.1 degrees high, even slight cloud cover towards the west-northwest horizon could prevent observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Martorell took place on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago. A few decades later, on 11 November 1901, the city witnessed an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 82.2 % and an annular phase of just over five minutes. Following the cycle of eclipses from 2026 to 2028, the next significant annular phenomenon for this locality is not expected until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the time of maximum eclipse, at 20:28 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be at 4.1 degrees altitude above the horizon, in a direction of azimuth 286°, corresponding to the west-northwest. The celestial body will be describing the final phase of its daily arc, approaching sunset. To observe the eclipse it will be essential to have a completely unobstructed horizon towards the west-northwest: buildings, trees or any elevation of the terrain can completely eclipse the Sun at that extremely low altitude.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Martorell
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Jeroni | 1237.6 m | 17.7 km | 326° NW |
| l'Eco Superior | 1223.1 m | 17.8 km | 325° NW |
| Miranda dels Ecos | 1222.7 m | 17.8 km | 325° NW |
| Eco d'en Nubiola | 1219.3 m | 17.8 km | 324° NW |
| Agulla Lluís Estasen | 1209 m | 18.0 km | 325° NW |
| el Moro | 1206.2 m | 17.3 km | 326° NNW |
| Eco Occidental | 1200.2 m | 17.9 km | 324° NW |
| Roca 311 | 1197.5 m | 17.6 km | 326° NW |
Weather in Martorell in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
9%
P75 — cloudier days
17%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Martorell
- 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 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.
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