Retiro
40.413°, -3.683° · 665 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.05° at peak.
75/100Very good
99.9%
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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Eclipse schedule in Retiro
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.7° | 274.7° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.3° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.6° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.62°
Terrain horizon
0.27°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.05°
What the contact points (C1-C4) mean
A solar eclipse is described by four key moments, the contact points between the discs of the Sun and the Moon:
- C1First contact: the Moon touches the edge of the Sun and the partial eclipse begins.
- C2Second contact: the Moon fully covers the Sun and totality begins.
- C3Third contact: the Sun reappears and totality ends.
- C4Fourth contact: the Moon leaves the Sun's disc and the eclipse ends.
Where the eclipse is only partial, the Moon never fully covers the Sun: only C1 and C4 occur, with no totality in between.
Peaks near Retiro
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portillera de Almaján | 818.7 m | 24.1 km | 326° NW |
| Alto de la Cabezuela | 763 m | 24.6 km | 353° N |
| Cerro del Castillo | 749 m | 23.2 km | 40° NE |
| Torrelaparada | 746.1 m | 15.8 km | 337° NNW |
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 7.8 km | 113° ESE |
| Tambor | 724.3 m | 12.3 km | 337° NNW |
| Cerro del Tordo | 716 m | 19.9 km | 51° NE |
| Cerro de Buenavista | 703 m | 13.6 km | 207° SSW |
Weather in Retiro in August
Avg. temp.
25.7°C
Max / min
32° / 19.3°
Precipitation
10.4 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MADRID, RETIRO, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
5%
P75 — cloudier days
29%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Retiro
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Retiro
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Retiro?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Retiro.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Retiro?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Retiro.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Retiro?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Retiro.
Is Retiro a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Retiro 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.
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