Murcia
37.987°, -1.130° · 53 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.80° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
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About Murcia
Murcia is the capital of the Región de Murcia, in the southeast of the Peninsula, with close to 472,000 inhabitants. It spreads across the floodplain of the Segura river, an agricultural plain ringed by mountains of moderate altitude. Its arid climate and scant summer cloud cover place it among the sunniest areas of Spain.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Murcia will witness a partial solar eclipse. The city lies outside the path of totality, which sits further north. The eclipse coincides with the Sun low over the horizon; the mountains that bound the floodplain to the west make it advisable to choose an elevated, clear observation point.
The weather in August
In August, Murcia records an average temperature of 28.1 °C, with highs near 34 °C. AEMET data for 1991-2020 indicate a 78% probability of clear sky and more than 325 hours of sunshine in the month. Average rainfall is barely 12 mm, although the thunderstorm risk is moderate.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Murcia was on 12 May 1706, 320 years ago. No notable annular eclipses appear in the records consulted for the city. After the eclipses of 2026 to 2028, the next totality over Murcia will not arrive until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
During the maximum of the eclipse, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, at about 286° of azimuth, and a little over 4° above the horizon. At such a low altitude, the mountains to the west can hide the Sun before the maximum. A high spot with the west clear is the best guarantee.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Murcia
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +14.7° | 277.5° |
| Maximum | 18:35 UTC | 20:35 | +4.3° | 285.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:26 UTC | 21:26 | -4.8° | 293.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.5°)
Azimuth at C4
293.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.78°
Terrain horizon
0.48°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.80°
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 Murcia
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra de Carrascoy | 1065 m | 20.2 km | 218° SW |
| Los Filos | 1064 m | 21.3 km | 217° SW |
| Cabezo del Reloj | 1001 m | 21.7 km | 218° SW |
| Cabezo del Barranco Blanco | 962 m | 23.2 km | 221° SW |
| Lugar | 705 m | 25.0 km | 347° NNW |
| Peñón del Infierno | 667 m | 15.7 km | 210° SSW |
| Cabezos Negros | 662 m | 24.8 km | 219° SW |
| Columbares | 647 m | 11.7 km | 126° SE |
Weather in Murcia in August
Avg. temp.
28.1°C
Max / min
34.5° / 21.8°
Precipitation
11.9 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MURCIA, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
19%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Murcia
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 Murcia
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Murcia?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Murcia.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Murcia?
Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Murcia.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Murcia?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Murcia.
Is Murcia a good place to watch the eclipse?
Murcia 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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