Priego de Córdoba
37.438°, -4.195° · 661 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.73° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
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About Priego de Córdoba
Priego de Córdoba is a municipality in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia, located at 661 meters altitude on the foothills of the Subbética Mountains. With a population of just over 22,500 inhabitants, it occupies an elevated position in inner Andalusia, where rugged terrain gives way to a broad horizon toward the west. This geographical situation is particularly relevant for the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, whose maximum will occur shortly before sunset.
For this eclipse
The eclipse on August 12, 2026 will be partial from Priego de Córdoba. Maximum will occur at 20:36, local time, when the Sun is at only 6.1 degrees above the horizon and at an azimuth of 284 degrees, practically in the west-northwest direction. The margin between the solar altitude and the topographic horizon is 5.8 degrees, indicating that the Sun will be visible during maximum as long as the local terrain profile does not present obstacles in that direction.
The weather in August
AEMET data for station 5412X do not include complete records of temperature or precipitation for August in Priego de Córdoba, so it is not possible to provide concrete figures for that period. What the data do indicate is that the risk of thunderstorms in August is low, a favorable factor for observation. Inner Andalusia at these altitudes typically records hot afternoons and clear skies in summer, although it is advisable to check the forecast in the days leading up to the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Priego de Córdoba occurred on May 12, 1706, over 320 years ago, with a duration of just over two minutes. Since then, no total eclipse has crossed this region of Andalusia. After the partial eclipse of 2026 and the two following ones, we must wait until July 13, 2075 to see an annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for another total eclipse to occur.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the time of maximum eclipse, at 20:36, the Sun will be located at 284 degrees azimuth, a direction very close to west-northwest. Its altitude above the horizon will be only 6.1 degrees, meaning it will be very near sunset. For observation, it is advisable to find a location with a completely clear horizon in that direction, without buildings, trees, or terrain features that might obstruct the view toward the western horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Priego de Córdoba
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +16.8° | 276.0° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +6.1° | 284.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:28 UTC | 21:28 | -3.2° | 291.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.9°)
Azimuth at C4
291.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.15°
Terrain horizon
0.39°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.73°
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 Priego de Córdoba
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tiñosa | 1567.6 m | 7.2 km | 214° SW |
| El Morrión | 1488 m | 7.8 km | 217° SW |
| Pico Bermejo | 1474 m | 9.6 km | 233° SW |
| Sierra Ahillos | 1452 m | 23.0 km | 38° NE |
| Cresta de Alhucemas | 1431 m | 9.7 km | 226° SW |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 1380 m | 8.2 km | 215° SW |
| LobatejoIn the Sun's direction | 1377 m | 12.5 km | 298° WNW |
| Sierra Alta | 1325 m | 16.4 km | 229° SW |
Weather in Priego de Córdoba in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
4%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Priego de Córdoba
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Priego de Córdoba
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Priego de Córdoba?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Priego de Córdoba.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Priego de Córdoba?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Priego de Córdoba.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Priego de Córdoba?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Priego de Córdoba.
Is Priego de Córdoba a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Priego de Córdoba 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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