Puente-Genil

37.389°, -4.767° · 215 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.29° at peak.

75/100Very good

95%

Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Puente-Genil

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:41 UTC	19:41	+17.3°	275.7°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+6.5°	283.8°
C4 — Partial ends	19:29 UTC	21:29	-2.8°	291.6°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.6°)

Azimuth at C4

291.6° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-2.81°

Terrain horizon

0.21°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.29°

Peaks near Puente-Genil

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Puente-Genil

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Puente-Genil?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Puente-Genil.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Puente-Genil?

Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Puente-Genil.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Puente-Genil?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Puente-Genil.

Is Puente-Genil a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Puente-Genil 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.