Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:28
Pamplona
42.817°, -1.643° · 460 m a.s.l.
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +7° · 284° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.26° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
PAMPLONA · 42.817° N -1.643° W
Photo: Nafarroako Gobernua · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Pamplona, the Moon covered 99.9% of the Sun.
At 20:28 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Pamplona, covering up to 99.9% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 28/ 100
Marginal visibility — depends on fine horizon
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About Pamplona
Pamplona is the capital of the Chartered Community of Navarre, with over 208,000 inhabitants. Located at 460 metres elevation in the Ebro basin, this historic city of Roman origin is known for its cultural traditions. Its position in northern Iberia places it strategically for observing the partial eclipse of August 2026.
For this eclipse
In Pamplona, the partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 will reach its maximum at 20:27 local time. The Sun will be 7.2 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest, at azimuth 284. This modest elevation requires a clear horizon in that cardinal direction to ensure unobstructed observation of the astronomical event.
The weather in August
August in Pamplona brings moderate temperatures and notable rainfall for the season. The average temperature sits around 22 degrees Celsius, with highs near 28.3 degrees and lows around 15.6 degrees. The risk of storms is high during this time of year, so following the specific weather forecast for eclipse day will be important.
Past eclipses
Pamplona's territory experienced a total eclipse 166 years ago, on 18 July 1860, when the Moon's disc completely covered the Sun. Subsequently, an annular eclipse was visible 125 years ago, on 11 November 1901. The next chance to witness a total eclipse from Pamplona will arrive on 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
The Sun will trace a path towards the west-northwest during the eclipse maximum, positioning itself at azimuth 284 degrees. With a modest elevation of 7.2 degrees above the horizon, a clear view towards that cardinal direction will be important to enjoy full observation of the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Pamplona
In Pamplona, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:28 local time, with 99.9% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Pamplona, the Sun was 7° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 29% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Pamplona
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:32:40 | 17:32:40 UTC | +17.1° | 274.6° | |
| Maximum | 20:28:05 | 18:28:05 UTC | +7.2° | 283.7° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:00 | 19:00 UTC | +1.8° | 288.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:20:10 | 19:20:10 UTC | -1.4° | 292.4° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Location
- Latitude
- 42.8169° N
- Longitude
- 1.6432° W
- Elevation
- 460 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:32:40
- Maximum
- 20:28:05
- Eclipse ends
- 21:20:10
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:12:52
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 30s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude
- +7.2°
- Sun azimuth
- 283.7°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (283.7°)
283.7° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.16°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.90°
Terrain horizon
+5.26°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Pamplona
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xuriain | 1410.5 m | 24.6 km | 17° NNE |
| Zetume | 1369 m | 25.0 km | 17° NNE |
| Itzaga | 1360 m | 20.9 km | 124° ESE |
| Iturrondo | 1340 m | 24.2 km | 16° NNE |
| Elke | 1294 m | 25.0 km | 70° ENE |
| Higa de Monreal | 1289 m | 16.3 km | 146° SE |
| Larrogain | 1277 m | 21.3 km | 63° ENE |
| IdoitxikiIn the Sun's direction | 1272 m | 23.6 km | 290° WNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
22°C
Max / min
28.3° / 15.6°
Precipitation
31.2 mm
Storm risk
High
Station PAMPLONA, 0 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
29%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 2%Median cloud cover · 29%P75 — cloudier days · 83%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
Full cloud-cover forecast for eclipse day, including the hour-by-hour outlook toward the sun. Available with PRO.
See plansOther eclipses seen from Pamplona
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Pamplona
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Pamplona?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.9% covered at maximum from Pamplona.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Pamplona?
Maximum occurred at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Pamplona.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Pamplona?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 7° above the horizon at maximum from Pamplona.
Was Pamplona a good place to watch the eclipse?
Pamplona was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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