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.
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Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
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About Mazarrón
Mazarrón is a municipality in the Region of Murcia, in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, with over 35,200 inhabitants and an altitude of 66 metres above sea level. The locality sits in an area with strong maritime traditions and a semi-arid landscape that characterises much of Murcia's territory. It serves as a regional hub within the province and has access to the Mediterranean Sea, which shapes both its economic activity and climatic conditions.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Mazarrón will experience a partial solar eclipse that will reach its maximum obscuration at 20:35 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be very close to the horizon—at just 4.2 degrees of altitude—which makes observation technically possible but critically dependent on the western horizon being clear. With a margin of barely 1 degree above the local topographic horizon, any obstacle in that direction can prevent viewing the phenomenon.
The weather in August
According to AEMET records for the 1991–2020 period, August in Mazarrón presents a low risk of thunderstorms, which favours stable conditions for observing the eclipse. This low summer convection is consistent with the semi-arid climate characteristic of the southeastern peninsula: dry and stable summers, with predominantly clear skies throughout the month. The risk of a storm interfering at the moment of maximum on 12 August is historically quite low.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Mazarrón took place on 12 May 1706, around 320 years ago, with a phase of totality of approximately three minutes. Before totality returns to this area, centuries must pass: the next total eclipse will occur on 20 June 2327, lasting just over five and a half minutes. In the interim, an annular eclipse will pass over Mazarrón on 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:35, the Sun will be in the west-northwest of the sky—at 286 degrees of azimuth—with an altitude of just 4.2 degrees above the horizon. In practical terms, the Sun will be almost at the horizon's edge and already in the final stage of its daily journey. To observe the eclipse, it is advisable to seek a spot with clear visibility towards the west-northwest, free of buildings, hills or trees blocking that low strip of sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Mazarrón
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabezo del Platero | 891 m | 19.0 km | 273° W |
| Pico AlmenaraIn the Sun's direction | 886 m | 16.5 km | 280° W |
| El Talayón | 879 m | 19.8 km | 258° WSW |
| Cabezo de los Reales | 877 m | 20.5 km | 271° W |
| Cerro Merjecea | 838 m | 20.8 km | 270° W |
| Alto del Peral | 836 m | 23.2 km | 258° WSW |
| Cabezo del Tejedor | 825 m | 24.0 km | 256° WSW |
| Cabezo Lardín | 821 m | 17.6 km | 274° W |
Weather in Mazarrón in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
4%
P75 — cloudier days
7%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Mazarrón
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 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.
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