Molins de Rei
41.417°, 2.017° · 44 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
Marginal: only 1.25° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Molins de Rei
Molins de Rei is a municipality in the Baix Llobregat region, in the province of Barcelona, situated on the banks of the Llobregat River at barely 44 meters above sea level. With some 24,000 inhabitants, it is part of the Barcelona metropolitan area and lies at the southern edge of the Vallès, where the river cuts through the Catalan coastal mountain range before heading towards the Mediterranean Sea.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Molins de Rei will experience a partial solar eclipse that reaches its maximum at 20:29 local time. The Sun will be just 4.1° above the horizon, making visibility marginal: even a slight obstacle—building, tree, or hill—can hide it. To enjoy the phenomenon, it's best to choose an elevated spot with a clear view towards the west-northwest.
The weather in August
August in Molins de Rei is typically warm and sunny. Average temperatures range from 19.9 °C at night to 28.9 °C during the day, with a daily average of 24.4 °C. The municipality gets around 282 hours of sunshine throughout the month, and the chance of clear skies hovers around 68%. Average monthly rainfall is 31.7 mm, concentrated mainly in episodes of moderate-risk storms that should be monitored in the forecast leading up to the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Molins de Rei occurred on 12 May 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality lasting almost four minutes. The most recent annular eclipse took place on 11 November 1901, 125 years ago, with an annular phase of just over five minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, you will have to wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse to pass over these latitudes.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, 20:29 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be 4.1° above the horizon and at a bearing of 286°, roughly west-northwest. At that hour the light will be low and grazing, twilight-like. A mere 1.3° separates the Sun's position from the topographic horizon, making a clear line of sight in that direction essential to see the phenomenon.
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Eclipse schedule in Molins de Rei
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.9° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.1° | 286.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.5° | 294.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.9°)
Azimuth at C4
294.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.49°
Terrain horizon
2.80°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.25°
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 Molins de Rei
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Superior | 1152.9 m | 24.9 km | 321° NW |
| la Gorra Frígia | 1152 m | 25.0 km | 321° NW |
| Miranda de Santa Magdalena | 1131.7 m | 24.8 km | 320° NW |
| Ullal de la Magdalena | 1127.8 m | 24.9 km | 321° NW |
| Magdalena Inferior | 1118.4 m | 24.8 km | 321° NW |
| la Mola | 1103.25 m | 25.0 km | 0° N |
| Gorra Marinera | 1097.6 m | 24.7 km | 321° NW |
| Roca 408 | 1096 m | 24.7 km | 320° NW |
Weather in Molins de Rei in August
Avg. temp.
24.4°C
Max / min
28.9° / 19.9°
Precipitation
31.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA, FABRA, 9 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
9%
P75 — cloudier days
35%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Molins de Rei
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Molins de Rei
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Molins de Rei?
Yes, but marginally: with 99.8% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Molins de Rei is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Molins de Rei?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Molins de Rei.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Molins de Rei?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Molins de Rei.
Is Molins de Rei a good place to watch the eclipse?
Molins de Rei is a good option (score 60/100): all eclipse phases are 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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