Mijas

36.596°, -4.637° · 418 m a.s.l.

Hidden by terrain

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Local terrain rises 12.09° above the Sun at peak.

35/100Poor

94%

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Mijas

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:43 UTC	19:43	+16.8°	276.3°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+6.0°	284.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:30 UTC	21:30	-3.4°	291.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.8°)

Azimuth at C4

291.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.39°

Terrain horizon

18.08°

Sun−terrain margin

-12.09°

Peaks near Mijas

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 Mijas

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

Geometrically yes (94% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Mijas.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Mijas?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Mijas.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mijas?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Mijas.

Is Mijas a good place to watch the eclipse?

Mijas 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.