Puerto Real

36.528°, -6.190° · 14 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.06° at peak.

65/100Good

93%

Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Puerto Real

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:43 UTC	19:43	+18.0°	275.4°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+7.1°	283.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:30 UTC	21:30	-2.4°	290.9°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.9°)

Azimuth at C4

290.9° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-2.39°

Terrain horizon

0.01°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.06°

Peaks near Puerto Real

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 Puerto Real

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Puerto Real?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from Puerto Real.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Puerto Real?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Puerto Real.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Puerto Real?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Puerto Real.

Is Puerto Real a good place to watch the eclipse?

Puerto Real is a good option (score 65/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.

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.