Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:29
Mataró
41.542°, 2.445° · 43 m a.s.l.
99.5% of the Sun covered at maximum
Marginal · score 37/100 Sun at +4° · 287° WNW
Marginal: only 0.15° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.5% obscuration
MATARÓ · 41.542° N 2.445° E
Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Mataró, the Moon covered 99.5% of the Sun.
At 20:29 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Mataró, covering up to 99.5% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Mataró
Mataró is a coastal city in the province of Barcelona, situated in the Maresme region of Catalonia, just a few kilometers north of the Catalan capital. It sits barely 43 meters above sea level, facing the Mediterranean, and is home to around 127,000 inhabitants. Its seaside location gives it a climate moderated by the sea, and the city blends industrial and port facilities with residential areas and a historic center that preserves Roman remains.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Mataró will be within the zone of partial eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:28, but the situation is delicate: the Sun will be only 3.8° above the horizon, with a margin above the terrain of just 1.2°. Observation will depend on having a completely clear line of horizon toward the west-northwest; any obstacle—a building, a hill, or sea haze—may prevent you from seeing the moment of maximum obscuration.
The weather in August
In August, Mataró enjoys Mediterranean summer weather, with temperatures more moderate than inland Catalonia thanks to the sea's influence. Storm risk is low, favoring stable afternoons and evenings. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Mataró occurred on May 12, 1706, some 320 years ago, lasting almost four minutes of totality. The last annular eclipse took place on November 11, 1901, 125 years ago, with an annular phase of just over four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will arrive on July 13, 2075; no total eclipse is predicted for this city in the immediate centuries ahead.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 3.8° above the horizon and at an azimuth of 287°, oriented toward the west-northwest. This nearly horizon-skimming position means that observation from Mataró requires an open vantage point in that direction, without obstacles, preferably facing the sea or from a raised terrace with a view toward the northwest.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Mataró
In Mataró, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:29 local time, with 99.5% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Mataró, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. It sat right at the edge of the horizon: even a small nearby obstacle could have blocked it.
This area typically sees around 27% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Mataró
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:34:49 | 17:34:49 UTC | +13.6° | 277.9° | |
| Maximum | 20:28:59 | 18:28:59 UTC | +3.8° | 286.6° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:30 | 18:30 UTC | +3.7° | 286.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:19:59 | 19:19:59 UTC | -4.7° | 295.1° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 41.5421° N
- Longitude
- 2.4445° E
- Elevation
- 43 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:34:49
- Maximum
- 20:28:59
- Eclipse ends
- 21:19:59
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:54:02
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 11s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.6%
- Sun altitude
- +3.8°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.6°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.6°)
286.6° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
3.82°
Sun altitude at maximum
3.67°
Terrain horizon
+0.15°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Mataró
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montllobar | 1460.1 m | 25.0 km | 2° N |
| Turó de Castellar | 1325.5 m | 24.0 km | 3° N |
| el Sui | 1318.5 m | 24.4 km | 340° NNW |
| Turó del Socarrat | 1302.6 m | 24.9 km | 340° NNW |
| Turó del Samon | 1272.5 m | 23.3 km | 344° NNW |
| Turó d'en Cuc | 1236.8 m | 24.0 km | 341° NNW |
| Turó del Pi Novell | 1215.4 m | 23.5 km | 342° NNW |
| Turó del Roquet | 1187.8 m | 23.1 km | 344° NNW |
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The August sky
27%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 5%Median cloud cover · 27%P75 — cloudier days · 68%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Mataró
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mataró
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Mataró?
Yes, but marginally: with 99.5% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Mataró was very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Mataró?
Maximum occurred at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Mataró.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Mataró?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 287°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Mataró.
Was Mataró a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mataró could see the eclipse with limitations (score 37/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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