Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:35
Molina de Segura
38.055°, -1.208° · 108 m a.s.l.
98% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.98° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
MOLINA DE SEGURA · 38.055° N -1.208° W
Photo: Molina de Segura · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Molina de Segura, the Moon covered 98% of the Sun.
At 20:35 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Molina de Segura, covering up to 98% 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 50/ 100
Eclipse 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 61/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Molina de Segura
Molina de Segura is a municipality in the Region of Murcia situated in the Segura river valley, some 10 kilometres north of the regional capital. With nearly 64,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 108 metres above sea level, it is one of the most populous municipalities in the region. Its surroundings are predominantly flat, flanked by traditional orchards and irrigated farmland that have historically shaped its landscape and economy.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Molina de Segura will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:35 local time, with the Sun situated at just 4.4° above the horizon and an azimuth of 286°, towards the west-northwest. The margin relative to the topographic horizon is 3.5°: the phenomenon will be visible from clear vantage points in that direction, but any obstruction—building, tree or hill—may hide it. It is recommended to seek an elevated location with an unobstructed western horizon.
The weather in August
August in Molina de Segura is the warmest month of the year, with average temperatures of 28.1 °C, highs reaching 34.5 °C and lows of 21.8 °C, according to AEMET data for the period 1991-2020. The month accumulates around 325 hours of sunshine and the probability of clear skies is about 78%. Precipitation is scarce—around 12 mm on average—though the risk of thunderstorms is moderate, especially on the warmest afternoons.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Molina de Segura occurred on 12 May 1706, over three centuries ago, with a totality of just over three and a half minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next notable phenomenon will be an annular eclipse on 13 July 2075. To witness another total eclipse from here, one will have to wait until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:35, the Sun will be at 4.4° above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). At that time, the star is near sunset and traces a path very close to the horizon. To follow the phenomenon uninterrupted, it is advisable to position oneself in a location with no obstructions towards the west-northwest, preferably in open terrain or on an elevated terrace.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Molina de Segura
In Molina de Segura, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:35 local time, with 98% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Molina de Segura, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 10% 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 Molina de Segura
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:40:51 | 17:40:51 UTC | +14.7° | 277.5° | |
| Maximum | 20:35:24 | 18:35:24 UTC | +4.3° | 285.6° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:50 | 18:50 UTC | +1.7° | 287.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:26:34 | 19:26:34 UTC | -4.7° | 293.5° |
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
- 38.0546° N
- Longitude
- 1.2076° W
- Elevation
- 108 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:40:51
- Maximum
- 20:35:24
- Eclipse ends
- 21:26:34
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:01:57
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 44s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99%
- Sun altitude
- +4.3°
- Sun azimuth
- 285.6°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (285.6°)
285.6° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.35°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.37°
Terrain horizon
+2.98°
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 Molina de Segura
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de la Pila | 1265 m | 23.4 km | 4° N |
| Picos los Cenajos | 1226 m | 23.9 km | 1° N |
| AlmecesIn the Sun's direction | 1123.85 m | 20.6 km | 296° WNW |
| Sierra de Carrascoy | 1065 m | 24.1 km | 194° SSW |
| Cabezo de los MachosIn the Sun's direction | 1059 m | 21.4 km | 294° WNW |
| Alto de las Manojeras | 1058 m | 22.1 km | 351° N |
| Caramucel | 1025 m | 22.3 km | 350° N |
| Picos de Peña Roja | 835 m | 23.4 km | 348° NNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
28.1°C
Max / min
34.5° / 21.8°
Precipitation
11.9 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MURCIA, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
10%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 10%P75 — cloudier days · 32%
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 Molina de Segura
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Molina de Segura
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Molina de Segura?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 98% covered at maximum from Molina de Segura.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Molina de Segura?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Molina de Segura.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Molina de Segura?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Molina de Segura.
Was Molina de Segura a good place to watch the eclipse?
Molina de Segura was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were visible, though not the regional optimum.
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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