Province · 12 Aug 2026
Cuenca
1 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with SRTM 30 m.
1Totality
The clearest western horizon belongs to cuenca, where the topographic horizon sits at just 0.3° 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 |
|---|---|---|
| cuenca | Totality at sunset | 80 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mirador de la Peña del Águila | — | 85 |
| Mirador del Cerro Caballo | — | 85 |
| Mirador Muela de San Juan | — | 85 |
| Pie y medio | — | 85 |
| Mirador del Castillo | — | 85 |
| Mirador del Armentero | — | 85 |
| Mirador del Cuervo | — | 85 |
| Alpetea | — | 85 |
| Viewpoint near CM-210 | — | 85 |
| Mirador de Peña Rubia | — | 85 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mirador de la Peña del Águila | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador del Cerro Caballo | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador Muela de San Juan | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Pie y medio | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador del Castillo | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador del Armentero | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador del Cuervo | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Alpetea | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near CM-210 | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Mirador de Peña Rubia | Viewpoint | 85 |
Recommendation
In Cuenca you can see totality at 1 spots very close to the western horizon. The Sun will set shortly after; the partial end (C4) won't be visible. Make sure you have a clear western horizon.
Where to stay in Cuenca
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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