Motril

36.751°, -3.518° · 34 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.47° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

45/100Marginal

95%

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Motril

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+16.0°	276.8°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+5.3°	284.7°
C4 — Partial ends	19:29 UTC	21:29	-4.0°	292.3°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.3°)

Azimuth at C4

292.3° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.03°

Terrain horizon

5.74°

Sun−terrain margin

-0.47°

Peaks near Motril

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Motril

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Motril?

Yes, but marginally: with 95% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Motril is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Motril?

Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Motril.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Motril?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Motril.

Is Motril a good place to watch the eclipse?

Motril can see the eclipse with limitations (score 45/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology add risk. Consider moving to a higher-scored viewpoint.

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.