Morón de la Frontera
37.121°, -5.454° · 228 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.25° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Morón de la Frontera
Morón de la Frontera is a municipality in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, with a population of around 28,000 inhabitants. It sits at 228 metres altitude, in the transition zone between the Sevillian countryside and the first foothills of the Sierra Sur. The toponym alludes to the medieval borders that for centuries divided the Iberian Peninsula into different kingdoms. Its location on elevated terrain with broad views towards the western horizon provides favourable conditions for observing the evening eclipse of 2026.
For this eclipse
The eclipse of 12 August 2026 will be experienced in Morón de la Frontera as a partial eclipse: the Moon will cover part of the solar disc without reaching totality. Maximum obscuration will occur at 20:37, with the Sun 6.8° above the horizon. The clearance from the topographic horizon is 6.4°, ensuring unobstructed visibility from level ground. Safe observation requires eclipse glasses certified to ISO 12312-2.
The weather in August
August is the driest month and one of the hottest of the year in Morón de la Frontera. According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, the mean temperature is 27.5 °C, with typical highs around 35 °C and lows of 19.5 °C. Average monthly precipitation barely exceeds 1 mm, and the municipality accumulates around 344 hours of sunshine during the month. The probability of clear skies is around 83% and the risk of storms is low, conditions that overall favour observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse that darkened the sky over Morón de la Frontera occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a duration of totality of approximately one and a half minutes. Before 2028, only a partial obscuration will occur. The next annular eclipse will arrive on 13 July 2075, and we must wait until 20 June 2327 for a new total eclipse to traverse this territory.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, 20:37, the Sun will be 6.8° above the horizon with an azimuth of 283°, positioned almost due west with a slight shift towards the north-west. It is a low position but sufficient for observation, with a clearance of 6.4° from the actual horizon. The light at that evening hour will arrive very low from the west-north-west, so it is advisable to find an unobstructed location in that direction without buildings or trees blocking the line of sight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Morón de la Frontera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:42 UTC | 19:42 | +17.7° | 275.5° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +6.8° | 283.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.5° | 291.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.2°)
Azimuth at C4
291.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.52°
Terrain horizon
0.60°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.25°
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 Morón de la Frontera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esparteros | 585 m | 4.3 km | 213° SSW |
| Zaframagon | 581.7 m | 17.5 km | 155° SSE |
| Cerro del Puntal | 464 m | 6.4 km | 228° SW |
| Cerro del Espino | 253 m | 14.6 km | 222° SW |
| Cerro del Algarrobo | 239 m | 12.2 km | 216° SW |
| Cerro del Duque | 229 m | 13.4 km | 220° SW |
| Cerro del Palo | 173 m | 16.9 km | 251° WSW |
| Cerro Pelado | 164 m | 16.0 km | 250° WSW |
Weather in Morón de la Frontera in August
Avg. temp.
27.5°C
Max / min
35.4° / 19.5°
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station MORÓN DE LA FRONTERA, 15 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
8%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Morón de la Frontera
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Morón de la Frontera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Morón de la Frontera?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Morón de la Frontera.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Morón de la Frontera?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Morón de la Frontera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Morón de la Frontera?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Morón de la Frontera.
Is Morón de la Frontera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Morón de la Frontera is a good option (score 65/100): 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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