37.700°, -5.281° · 60 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.33° at peak.
96%
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
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Palma del Río is a municipality in the province of Córdoba in the Andalusian region, located in the Guadalquivir river valley at an altitude of approximately 60 metres above sea level. It has just over 21,000 inhabitants and its territory stretches across the confluence of the Guadalquivir and Genil rivers, which has shaped a landscape of orchards, orange groves and olive trees typical of the Córdoba countryside. Its location on flat terrain with wide open horizons favours clear sky visibility.
On 12 August 2026, Palma del Río will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching maximum at 20:36 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be about 7 degrees above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 283°). Although the Sun will be low, the margin above the local horizon exceeds 6 degrees, so the eclipse will be perfectly visible from open ground. It is advisable to position yourself at a clear spot facing the sunset to avoid obstacles that might obscure the solar disc.
August in Palma del Río follows the climate pattern typical of inland Andalusia: a dry, hot period with minimal rainfall and days of strong sunshine. AEMET data for 1991-2020 records a low risk of thunderstorms during this month, which is favourable for eclipse observation. Atmospheric stability is characteristic of the Guadalquivir basin in summer, although it is always advisable to consult local forecasts in the days before the event to confirm sky conditions.
The last notable eclipse seen from Palma del Río was an annular eclipse on 1 April 1764, over 262 years ago, with an obscuration of 86.9% and an annular phase of approximately two minutes and forty-three seconds. After the partial eclipse of August 2026 and the two following ones (2027 and 2028), the next annular eclipse visible at these latitudes will occur on 13 July 2075, and it will not be until 20 June 2327 to witness a total eclipse.
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at azimuth 283°, an orientation corresponding to approximately west-northwest. At 20:36 local time, the solar disc will barely reach 7 degrees altitude, so it will appear visually enlarged and tinted with orange tones by atmospheric refraction. To observe the phenomenon without obstacles, it is best to position yourself in an open place with views to the sunset: an elevated area or the banks of the Guadalquivir will offer points with good line of sight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +17.8° | 275.3° |
| Maximum | 18:36 UTC | 20:36 | +7.0° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:28 UTC | 21:28 | -2.3° | 291.2° |
Look toward WNW (291.2°)
Azimuth at C4
291.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.28°
Terrain horizon
0.70°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.33°
A solar eclipse is described by four key moments, the contact points between the discs of the Sun and the Moon:
Where the eclipse is only partial, the Moon never fully covers the Sun: only C1 and C4 occur, with no totality in between.
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
39%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Palma del Río.
Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Palma del Río.
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Palma del Río.
Yes, Palma del Río is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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.
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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