Mérida

38.918°, -6.343° · 223 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 8.39° at peak.

75/100Very good

97%

Partial eclipse · 97% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Mérida

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+19.2°	273.9°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+8.4°	282.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:27 UTC	21:27	-0.8°	290.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.4°)

Azimuth at C4

290.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.83°

Terrain horizon

0.03°

Sun−terrain margin

+8.39°

Peaks near Mérida

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 Mérida

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 97% covered at maximum from Mérida.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Mérida?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mérida?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Mérida.

Is Mérida a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Mérida is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.

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.