Moncloa-Aravaca
40.435°, -3.732° · 615 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.85° at peak.
75/100Very good
99.9%
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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Eclipse schedule in Moncloa-Aravaca
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.8° | 274.6° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.4° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.6° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.58°
Terrain horizon
0.52°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.85°
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 Moncloa-Aravaca
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peña Bermeja | 1017 m | 24.4 km | 317° NW |
| Canto del Pico | 1004 m | 23.7 km | 316° NW |
| Cerro del Canchal | 923 m | 22.7 km | 332° NNW |
| Peña del BalcónIn the Sun's direction | 913 m | 24.9 km | 301° WNW |
| Cerro CentenoIn the Sun's direction | 858 m | 23.8 km | 296° WNW |
| MadroñalIn the Sun's direction | 846.2 m | 24.3 km | 292° WNW |
| Cerro del ParedónIn the Sun's direction | 841 m | 23.8 km | 300° WNW |
| Cerro Gurugú | 839 m | 21.9 km | 308° NW |
Weather in Moncloa-Aravaca in August
Avg. temp.
25.7°C
Max / min
33.4° / 17.9°
Precipitation
15 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station MADRID, CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA, 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
12%
P75 — cloudier days
86%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Moncloa-Aravaca
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Moncloa-Aravaca
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Moncloa-Aravaca?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Moncloa-Aravaca.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Moncloa-Aravaca?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Moncloa-Aravaca.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Moncloa-Aravaca?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Moncloa-Aravaca.
Is Moncloa-Aravaca a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Moncloa-Aravaca is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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