Mazarrón

37.599°, -1.315° · 66 m a.s.l.

Hidden by terrain

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Local terrain rises 1.04° above the Sun at peak.

45/100Marginal

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Mazarrón

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:41 UTC	19:41	+14.6°	277.6°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.2°	285.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:27 UTC	21:27	-4.9°	293.5°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.5°)

Azimuth at C4

293.5° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.92°

Terrain horizon

5.24°

Sun−terrain margin

-1.04°

Peaks near Mazarrón

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mazarrón

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

Geometrically yes (98% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Mazarrón.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Mazarrón?

Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Mazarrón.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mazarrón?

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

Is Mazarrón a good place to watch the eclipse?

Mazarrón is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.

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.