Níjar

36.967°, -2.206° · 367 m a.s.l.

Hidden by terrain

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Local terrain rises 9.55° above the Sun at peak.

45/100Marginal

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Níjar

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+15.0°	277.4°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+4.5°	285.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-4.7°	293.0°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.0°)

Azimuth at C4

293.0° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.75°

Terrain horizon

14.03°

Sun−terrain margin

-9.55°

Peaks near Níjar

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 Níjar

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

Geometrically yes (96% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Níjar.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Níjar?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Níjar?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Níjar.

Is Níjar a good place to watch the eclipse?

Níjar is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.

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.