Olesa de Montserrat
41.544°, 1.894° · 116 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.17° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
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About Olesa de Montserrat
Olesa de Montserrat is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, located at 116 metres above sea level in the Baix Llobregat, at the foot of the Montserrat mountain range. It has approximately 23,300 inhabitants and lies in the Llobregat river valley, between the Montserrat massif to the north and the Catalan coastal plains to the south. Its geographic position makes it a transitional enclave between the interior mountains and Barcelona's metropolitan area.
For this eclipse
The eclipse on 12 August 2026 will be visible from Olesa de Montserrat as a partial eclipse, with the Sun gradually losing a portion of its disc as the Moon progressively covers it. Maximum phase will occur at 20:28 local time, with the Sun just 4.2 degrees above the horizon and oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). The margin above the visible horizon is narrow—barely 2.1 degrees—so it is advisable to find an elevated location with a completely clear western horizon.
The weather in August
August in Olesa de Montserrat has average temperatures of 21.8 °C, with highs of 25.7 °C and lows around 17.9 °C. According to AEMET data (1991–2020 period), the month accumulates around 239 hours of sunshine and the probability of clear skies reaches 58 %. Average monthly precipitation is 51 mm, distributed mainly in thunderstorm episodes; the risk of storms is moderate, so following the weather forecast in the preceding days will be essential for planning your observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from this area took place on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, with a brief period of totality of around 59 seconds. The last annular eclipse occurred on 11 November 1901, with 82 % of the solar disc obscured. After the partial eclipse of 2026 and those of 2027 and 2028, you will have to wait until 13 July 2075 to witness the next annular eclipse from this location.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum phase of the eclipse on 12 August 2026 at 20:28, the Sun will be 4.2 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). That low altitude is roughly equivalent to the height of a two-storey building seen from a distance: any obstruction on the western horizon can block the view. To enjoy the phenomenon, position yourself at an elevated point with clear views to the west, away from dense vegetation or buildings in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Olesa de Montserrat
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +14.0° | 277.6° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.2° | 286.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.3° | 294.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.8°)
Azimuth at C4
294.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.33°
Terrain horizon
2.03°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.17°
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 Olesa de Montserrat
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Jeroni | 1237.6 m | 9.7 km | 315° NW |
| l'Eco Superior | 1223.1 m | 10.0 km | 313° NW |
| Miranda dels Ecos | 1222.7 m | 9.9 km | 313° NW |
| Eco d'en Nubiola | 1219.3 m | 10.0 km | 313° NW |
| Agulla Lluís Estasen | 1209 m | 10.1 km | 313° NW |
| el Moro | 1206.2 m | 9.3 km | 316° NW |
| Eco Occidental | 1200.2 m | 10.0 km | 313° NW |
| Roca 311 | 1197.5 m | 9.6 km | 314° NW |
Weather in Olesa de Montserrat in August
Avg. temp.
21.8°C
Max / min
25.7° / 17.9°
Precipitation
50.8 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MONTSERRAT, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
17%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Olesa de Montserrat
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 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 Olesa de Montserrat
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Olesa de Montserrat?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Olesa de Montserrat.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Olesa de Montserrat?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Olesa de Montserrat.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Olesa de Montserrat?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Olesa de Montserrat.
Is Olesa de Montserrat a good place to watch the eclipse?
Olesa de Montserrat 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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