Parla
40.236°, -3.768° · 648 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.95° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Parla
Parla is a municipality in the Community of Madrid situated about 20 km south of the capital, in the central plateau region of Madrid. It sits at 648 meters elevation and has over 115,000 inhabitants. Its territory is flat and open, allowing broad views of the horizon in practically all directions. It belongs to Madrid province and is part of the southern metropolitan area of the region.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Parla will experience a partial solar eclipse. The Sun reaches its maximum obscuration at 20:32, with 90.3% of the solar disk covered by the Moon. At that time the Sun will be 7.3° above the horizon, towards the west-northwest, with a margin of 7° above the terrain: enough to observe it without obstacles in a clear environment. Solar filters certified for safe observation are recommended at all times.
The weather in August
August in Parla is warm and dry, with an average temperature of 26 °C and highs around 33 °C. Average precipitation for the month barely reaches 7.8 mm, one of the year's lowest values. The sky remains clear 84% of the time, with over 347 hours of sun in the month. The risk of thunderstorms is moderate, as is typical in the inland peninsula during summer. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Parla occurred on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality duration of just over two minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.3% of the solar disk for nearly four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse visible from here is expected on December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 7.3° above the horizon, slightly more than the width of a closed fist at arm's length. Its position corresponds to an azimuth of 283°, that is, towards the west-northwest, slightly north of due west. To observe it well, it is advisable to find a spot with the western horizon clear of buildings or trees, since the Sun will already be approaching sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Parla
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.7° | 274.7° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.3° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.7° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.68°
Terrain horizon
0.34°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.95°
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 Parla
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 22.0 km | 41° NE |
| Cerro de Buenavista | 703 m | 7.7 km | 7° N |
| Rivas | 698.8 m | 25.0 km | 55° NE |
| Pingarrón | 695 m | 21.5 km | 98° E |
| Montaña de los gatos | 685 m | 21.9 km | 20° NNE |
| Cerro de la Cantueña | 684 m | 1.9 km | 50° NE |
| Las Roturas del Culebro | 681 m | 6.5 km | 356° N |
| Cerro de Garabitas | 675 m | 22.1 km | 2° N |
Weather in Parla in August
Avg. temp.
26°C
Max / min
32.9° / 19.1°
Precipitation
7.8 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station GETAFE, 8 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
89%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Parla
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Parla
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Parla?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Parla.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Parla?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Parla.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Parla?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Parla.
Is Parla a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Parla 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.
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