Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:39
Mijas
36.596°, -4.637° · 418 m a.s.l.
94% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 39/100 Sun at +6° · 284° WNW
Local terrain rises 13.16° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
MIJAS · 36.596° N -4.637° W
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In Mijas, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:39 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Mijas, covering up to 94% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 100/ 100
Full totality visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 80/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Mijas
Mijas is a municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalusia, located at 418 metres altitude in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas. With over 80,000 inhabitants, it combines an urban core on the coast—Mijas Costa—with the white mountain village that gives the municipality its name. Its position at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula places it at one of the southernmost latitudes of continental Spain.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Mijas will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:38 local time. Although the Sun will be at a geometric altitude of 6° at that moment, the local topographic horizon far exceeds that elevation—with a margin of −12.4°—meaning the Sun will have been hidden by the terrain before reaching maximum. To observe the eclipse, you must find a location with a clear western horizon, away from the mountain town centre.
The weather in August
In August, Mijas records average temperatures around 26°C, with highs that rarely exceed 29°C—more moderate than inland Andalusia thanks to the marine influence—and lows around 23°C. Average monthly precipitation is just 3.1 mm and the risk of storms is low. Summer in this Málaga region is dry and stable, providing favourable conditions for observation if you have a point with an open horizon. Source: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Mijas occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, lasting 2 minutes and 8 seconds of totality. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse is scheduled for 13 July 2075, with an obscuration of 87.2 % of the solar disc. The next total eclipse will not arrive until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at a geometric altitude of 6° above the horizon, oriented west-southwest with an azimuth of 284°. This low-lying position means the Sierra de Mijas topography completely blocks the view of the Sun from the mountain town centre. To make the most of the event you will need to move to lower elevations, where the horizon is clear to the west.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Mijas
In Mijas, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:39 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Mijas, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Mijas
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial beginsnot visible | 19:43:24 | 17:43:24 UTC | +16.8° | 276.3° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:38:35 | 18:38:35 UTC | +6.0° | 284.1° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:30:10 | 19:30:10 UTC | -3.4° | 291.8° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 36.5958° N
- Longitude
- 4.6373° W
- Elevation
- 418 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:43:24
- Maximum
- 20:38:35
- Eclipse ends
- 21:30:10
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:12:59
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 47s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 94%
- Sun altitude
- +6.0°
- Sun azimuth
- 284.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (284.1°)
284.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
5.96°
Sun altitude at maximum
19.12°
Terrain horizon
-13.16°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Mijas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picacho de Castillejos | 1231 m | 22.9 km | 270° W |
| Cruz de Juanar | 1178 m | 23.5 km | 262° W |
| Cerro de la Fulaneja | 1159 m | 24.5 km | 266° W |
| Pico Mijas | 1150 m | 2.8 km | 315° NW |
| Pico del Tajo Negro | 1085 m | 22.3 km | 261° W |
| Pico Mendoza | 1045 m | 1.9 km | 343° NNW |
| Castillejos | 1040 m | 15.4 km | 269° W |
| Peña Horadada | 1039 m | 23.6 km | 270° W |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
28.9° / 22.6°
Precipitation
3.1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station FUENGIROLA, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 4%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Mijas
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mijas
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Mijas?
Geometrically yes (94% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Mijas.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Mijas?
Maximum occurred at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Mijas.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Mijas?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Mijas.
Was Mijas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mijas was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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