Province · 12 Aug 2026
Guadalajara
2 cities evaluated. Data based on the real-horizon model with the Copernicus GLO-30 DEM.
2Totality
The clearest western horizon belongs to guadalajara, where the topographic horizon sits at just 0.8° 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 |
|---|---|---|
| guadalajara | Totality at sunset | 84 |
| azuqueca de henares | Totality at sunset | 81 |
Top 10 viewpoints by score
| Viewpoint | Elevation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint near El Pontón | 875 m | 85 |
| Ermita de la Cueva del Beato | 963 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Albalate de Zorita | 1090 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Sanatorio de Alcohete | 925 m | 85 |
| Bandera | 1021 m | 85 |
| Peña Hueva | 879 m | 85 |
| Balcón Mirador | 842 m | 85 |
| Balcón del Tajuña | 944 m | 85 |
| El Poyato | 1688 m | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Plaza de Doña Endrina | 859 m | 85 |
Best observation spots
Cities and viewpoints combined, ranked by eclipse score (sky + horizon).
| Spot | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoint near El Pontón | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Ermita de la Cueva del Beato | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Albalate de Zorita | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Sanatorio de Alcohete | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Bandera | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Peña Hueva | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Balcón Mirador | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Balcón del Tajuña | Viewpoint | 85 |
| El Poyato | Viewpoint | 85 |
| Viewpoint near Plaza de Doña Endrina | Viewpoint | 85 |
Recommendation
In Guadalajara, totality was visible from 2 spots, very close to the western horizon. The Sun set shortly after, so the partial end (C4) was never seen.
Where to stay in Guadalajara
For the August 2 eclipse. Recommended stay: July 31 – August 4, 2027.
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