Mieres

43.250°, -5.767° · 367 m a.s.l.

Visible

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.60° at C3.

85/100Very good

100%

You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.

Total eclipse · 100% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Mieres

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:31 UTC	19:31	+20.4°	271.5°
C2 — Totality begins	18:27 UTC	20:27	+10.3°	280.7°
Maximum	18:28 UTC	20:28	+10.2°	280.9°
C3 — Totality ends	18:28 UTC	20:28	+10.0°	281.0°
C4 — Partial ends	19:21 UTC	21:21	+1.2°	289.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (289.7°)

Azimuth at C4

289.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

1.15°

Terrain horizon

2.41°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.60°

Peaks near Mieres

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

45%

Median cloud cover

100%

P75 — cloudier days

100%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mieres

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

Yes — Mieres is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Mieres?

Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Mieres.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mieres?

Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Mieres.

How long does totality last in Mieres?

Totality lasts 1 min 51 s in Mieres (C2 to C3).

Is Mieres a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Mieres is an excellent choice (score 85/100): 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.