Pamplona

42.817°, -1.643° · 460 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 5.91° at peak.

60/100Good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Pamplona

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:32 UTC	19:32	+17.1°	274.6°
Maximum	18:27 UTC	20:27	+7.2°	283.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-1.4°	292.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.4°)

Azimuth at C4

292.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.38°

Terrain horizon

1.28°

Sun−terrain margin

+5.91°

Peaks near Pamplona

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

44%

Median cloud cover

84%

P75 — cloudier days

97%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Pamplona

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Pamplona.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Pamplona?

Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Pamplona.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Pamplona?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Pamplona.

Is Pamplona a good place to watch the eclipse?

Pamplona is a good option (score 60/100): 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.