Montcada i Reixac
41.483°, 2.183° · 66 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.25° at peak.
70/100Good
99.7%
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
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About Montcada i Reixac
Montcada i Reixac is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia, with just over 33,400 inhabitants. It is located 66 meters above sea level, in the corridor connecting Barcelona's metropolitan area with the Vallès Occidental region. Bordering the Catalan capital to the north, it combines residential areas with industrial activity and is part of Barcelona's inner metropolitan ring.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Montcada i Reixac will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum at 20:28 hours. At that moment, the Sun will be only 4 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). With a margin of 3.3 degrees above the surrounding terrain profile, the eclipse will be perfectly visible from locations with clear skies in that direction. The Sun's low altitude requires choosing a site without obstacles towards the west-northwest.
The weather in August
August is the warmest month in Montcada i Reixac. Average temperature hovers around 24 °C, with typical highs near 30 °C and lows rarely dropping below 18 °C. The risk of thunderstorms during August is low according to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, pointing to favourable meteorological conditions for eclipse observation at the end of summer.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse over Montcada i Reixac occurred on 12 May 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality phase of just under four minutes. The most recent annular eclipse dates to 11 November 1901, when 82 % of the solar disk was covered for about five minutes. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, one will have to wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse from this municipality.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:28 hours, the Sun will be 4 degrees above the horizon and oriented towards the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 286°, some 16 degrees north of due west. This position so close to the horizon means that any obstacle in that direction—buildings, trees or landforms—could interfere with observation. To follow the eclipse from beginning to end, it is advisable to find an open location with clear visibility towards the west-northwest.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Montcada i Reixac
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.0° | 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
-4.55°
Terrain horizon
0.73°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.25°
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 Montcada i Reixac
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Mola | 1103.25 m | 22.3 km | 322° NW |
| el Balcó | 1059.3 m | 22.0 km | 322° NW |
| Roc Colom | 1050.5 m | 22.0 km | 322° NW |
| Punta d'en Serreta | 1041.3 m | 22.2 km | 321° NW |
| els Ginebres | 1034 m | 24.1 km | 323° NW |
| Turó dels Òbits | 1030 m | 23.9 km | 324° NW |
| el Mugró | 1022.9 m | 22.4 km | 323° NW |
| el Paller Roig | 1018.4 m | 23.7 km | 323° NW |
Weather in Montcada i Reixac in August
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
29.9° / 18.4°
Storm risk
Low
Station SABADELL AEROPUERTO, 8 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
6%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
64%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Montcada i Reixac
- 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 Montcada i Reixac
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Montcada i Reixac?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Montcada i Reixac.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Montcada i Reixac?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Montcada i Reixac.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Montcada i Reixac?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Montcada i Reixac.
Is Montcada i Reixac a good place to watch the eclipse?
Montcada i Reixac is a good option (score 70/100): 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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