Pineda de Mar
41.628°, 2.689° · 12 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
Marginal: only 0.01° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
45/100Marginal
99%
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Pineda de Mar
Pineda de Mar is a coastal municipality in the province of Girona, in Catalonia, stretching along the Mediterranean at just 12 meters average altitude. With just over 26,600 inhabitants, the locality combines an established residential structure with notable summer tourist activity thanks to its seafront. Its location on the coast, with the open sea horizon towards the west, is a point of interest when planning observation of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Pineda de Mar will witness a partial solar eclipse whose maximum will be reached at 20:28. At that moment, the Sun will be at 3.7° above the geometric horizon and with a margin of −0.2° relative to the effective horizon, indicating that it may be right at the edge of the apparent relief. To have a chance of seeing the maximum darkening, it is essential to position the observation point in a place with the western horizon completely clear, ideally on the seashore or at an elevated point with views to the west-northwest.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991-2020, August in Pineda de Mar records low storm risk, pointing to generally stable summer afternoons. Temperature, precipitation and sunshine hour parameters are not available for the municipality's reference station. The low storm risk during the time slot in which the eclipse will occur—already in the late afternoon—represents a favorable condition for observation from the coast.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Pineda de Mar occurred on May 12, 1706, approximately 320 years ago, with a totality duration of almost four minutes. More recently, on November 11, 1901, the locality experienced an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 82%. Beyond the 2026-2028 cycle, the next eclipse of interest will be an annular eclipse forecast for July 13, 2075, with an obscuration of 87.5%.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:28 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 287°, oriented towards the west-northwest. Its height above the geometric horizon will then be just 3.7°, a very low position in the evening sky that explains the marginal rating of the visibility calculation. Any obstacle in that section of the horizon—buildings, trees or nearby relief—can prevent viewing the maximum darkening from the locality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Pineda de Mar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.5° | 278.0° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +3.7° | 286.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -4.8° | 295.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (295.2°)
Azimuth at C4
295.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.75°
Terrain horizon
3.74°
Sun−terrain margin
-0.01°
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 Pineda de Mar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| MontllobarIn the Sun's direction | 1460.1 m | 24.9 km | 308° NW |
| Turó de CastellarIn the Sun's direction | 1325.5 m | 23.9 km | 307° NW |
| Turó de Morou | 1311.7 m | 23.6 km | 313° NW |
| Esquei de Morou | 1290.6 m | 23.7 km | 313° NW |
| la Cornera | 1263.2 m | 24.0 km | 314° NW |
| Puig Bruguer | 1205.2 m | 24.5 km | 313° NW |
| Puig Porquer | 1178.8 m | 24.6 km | 311° NW |
| el RocIn the Sun's direction | 1135 m | 23.3 km | 309° NW |
Weather in Pineda de Mar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
27%
P75 — cloudier days
62%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Pineda de Mar
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Pineda de Mar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Pineda de Mar?
Yes, but marginally: with 99% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Pineda de Mar is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Pineda de Mar?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Pineda de Mar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Pineda de Mar?
Look WNW (azimuth 287°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Pineda de Mar.
Is Pineda de Mar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Pineda de Mar can see the eclipse with limitations (score 45/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology add risk. Consider moving to a higher-scored viewpoint.
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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