Palma del Río

37.700°, -5.281° · 60 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.33° at peak.

75/100Very good

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Palma del Río

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°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

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°

Peaks near Palma del Río

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

39%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Palma del Río

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Palma del Río?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Palma del Río.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Palma del Río?

Maximum occurs at 20:36 local time (18:36 UTC) in Palma del Río.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Palma del Río?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Palma del Río.

Is Palma del Río a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Palma del Río is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.

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.