Province · 12 Aug 2026
Córdoba
7 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with SRTM 30 m.
In Córdoba province, totality won't be visible, but 7 of the 7 cities surveyed will see a significant partial eclipse before sunset.
Historical weather data points to lucena, ecija and puente genil as the clearest spots: climatology (median p25-p75 cloud cover at sunset in August, Open-Meteo ERA5) places lucena around 0% cloud cover, well below the Córdoba average.
The clearest western horizon belongs to lucena, where the topographic horizon sits at just -0.5° altitude at the evaluated contact — a critical figure for catching C4 with the Sun very low in August 2026.
Top 10 cities by visibility
| City | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| cordoba | Visible ☀️ | 55 |
| lucena | Visible ☀️ | 60 |
| ecija | Visible ☀️ | 55 |
| puente genil | Visible ☀️ | 60 |
| montilla | Visible ☀️ | 60 |
| cabra | Visible ☀️ | 60 |
| palma del rio | Visible ☀️ | 60 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Huertos Sociales | — | 60 |
| Mirador 360º | — | 60 |
| Vista Panorámica Embalse de Cordobilla | — | 60 |
| Mirador de la Acebuchosa | 650 m | 60 |
| Mirador de Las Niñas | — | 60 |
| Mirador del Este | — | 60 |
| Mirador Natural del Castillo | — | 60 |
| Mirador sobre La Nava | — | 60 |
| Mirador de la Umbría | — | 60 |
| Puerto Robledo | — | 60 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| lucena | City | 60 |
| puente genil | City | 60 |
| montilla | City | 60 |
| cabra | City | 60 |
| palma del rio | City | 60 |
| Huertos Sociales | Viewpoint | 60 |
| Mirador 360º | Viewpoint | 60 |
| Vista Panorámica Embalse de Cordobilla | Viewpoint | 60 |
| Mirador de la Acebuchosa | Viewpoint | 60 |
| Mirador de Las Niñas | Viewpoint | 60 |
Recommendation
In Córdoba the eclipse will be partial. For totality, consider traveling to a neighboring region or province inside the path.
Where to stay in Córdoba
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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