Plasencia

40.031°, -6.088° · 368 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.73° at peak.

75/100Very good

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Plasencia

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:37 UTC	19:37	+19.4°	273.4°
Maximum	18:33 UTC	20:33	+8.8°	282.0°
C4 — Partial ends	19:25 UTC	21:25	-0.3°	290.3°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.3°)

Azimuth at C4

290.3° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.32°

Terrain horizon

1.07°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.73°

Peaks near Plasencia

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

66%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Plasencia

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Plasencia.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Plasencia?

Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Plasencia.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Plasencia?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Plasencia.

Is Plasencia a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Plasencia 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.