Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:29
Mollet del Vallès
41.540°, 2.213° · 73 m a.s.l.
99.6% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 46/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.20° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
MOLLET DEL VALLÈS · 41.540° N 2.213° E
Photo: Rafael Ferran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Mollet del Vallès, the Moon covered 99.6% of the Sun.
At 20:29 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Mollet del Vallès, covering up to 99.6% 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 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Mollet del Vallès
Mollet del Vallès is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in the heart of the Vallès Oriental region, 73 meters above sea level. With a population of over 52,000, it is part of the Barcelona metropolitan area and lies between the Besòs and Tenes rivers. Its position on a sedimentary plain surrounded by pre-coastal mountain ranges shapes the visible horizon, a factor of real significance for astronomical observation from the city.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Mollet del Vallès will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:28, when the Sun is barely 4° above the horizon. With a margin of only 2.6° relative to the surrounding terrain, the eclipse will be visible—but any obstacle to the west-northwest, whether buildings, trees, or hills, could block the view. It is advisable to seek an elevated vantage point with clear skies in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Mollet del Vallès records mean temperatures of 24.3°C, with highs reaching 30.3°C and lows around 18.1°C, according to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020. Average precipitation for the month is 44.7 mm, a relatively high amount for the Mediterranean summer, and the risk of storms is considerable. Observers should pay close attention to weather forecasts in the days before the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Mollet del Vallès occurred on May 12, 1706, over three centuries ago, with a totality duration of 3 minutes and 57 seconds. In more recent times, on November 11, 1901, an annular eclipse covered 82.2% of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one will have to wait until July 13, 2075 to witness the next significant annular eclipse from this latitude.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 286°, facing west-northwest, and just 4° above the horizon. This grazing position means the Sun will be nearly setting, casting very oblique light. To observe the phenomenon uninterrupted, position yourself where the horizon is completely clear toward the west-northwest, ideally on elevated ground or in an open space without buildings in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Mollet del Vallès
In Mollet del Vallès, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:29 local time, with 99.6% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Mollet del Vallès, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 17% 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 Mollet del Vallès
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:34:49 | 17:34:49 UTC | +13.8° | 277.8° | |
| Maximum | 20:29:03 | 18:29:03 UTC | +4.0° | 286.5° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:43 | 18:43 UTC | +1.6° | 288.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:20:07 | 19:20:07 UTC | -4.6° | 295.0° |
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
- 41.5403° N
- Longitude
- 2.2131° E
- Elevation
- 73 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:34:49
- Maximum
- 20:29:03
- Eclipse ends
- 21:20:07
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:54:56
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 17s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.7%
- Sun altitude
- +4.0°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.5°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.5°)
286.5° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
3.97°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.76°
Terrain horizon
+2.20°
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 Mollet del Vallès
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Parany | 1151.9 m | 24.7 km | 20° NNE |
| Serrat de l'Ollar | 1120.1 m | 24.3 km | 20° NNE |
| Turó Monner | 1106.7 m | 23.8 km | 21° NNE |
| la MolaIn the Sun's direction | 1103.25 m | 19.7 km | 305° NW |
| el BalcóIn the Sun's direction | 1059.3 m | 19.5 km | 304° NW |
| Tagamanent | 1057.98 m | 24.0 km | 17° NNE |
| Montcau | 1056 m | 22.9 km | 311° NW |
| Turó de les Païsses | 1051.9 m | 24.5 km | 29° NNE |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
24.3°C
Max / min
30.3° / 18.1°
Precipitation
44.7 mm
Storm risk
High
Station CALDES DE MONTBUI, 9 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
17%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 4%Median cloud cover · 17%P75 — cloudier days · 69%
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 Mollet del Vallès
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mollet del Vallès
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Mollet del Vallès?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.6% covered at maximum from Mollet del Vallès.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Mollet del Vallès?
Maximum occurred at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Mollet del Vallès.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Mollet del Vallès?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Mollet del Vallès.
Was Mollet del Vallès a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mollet del Vallès could see the eclipse with limitations (score 46/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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