Ronda
36.742°, -5.167° · 718 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.88° at peak.
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94%
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About Ronda
Ronda is a municipality in Málaga province, in Andalusia, set on a limestone plateau at 718 meters above sea level. With roughly 37,000 inhabitants, the city is divided by the gorge of the Guadalevín River, whose sheer walls frame much of the urban landscape. Its elevated position in the Serranía de Ronda grants it a broad horizon toward the west and south, with minimal light pollution in the surrounding areas and atmospheric conditions that differ markedly from the Málaga coast.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Ronda will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:38, when the Sun reaches 284° azimuth and 6.4° above the horizon, with a margin of 5.7° from local terrain: the star will remain clearly visible, although very close to the western horizon. Observation will require an elevated vantage point with clear views westward, and the use of approved solar filters is essential throughout the entire partial phase.
The weather in August
August in Ronda differs from the coast in being drier and more temperate due to the altitude. The risk of storms during the month is low, favoring stable skies during midday hours. The AEMET reference period (1991–2020) indicates that August afternoons in Ronda tend to be sunny and free of significant precipitation, a condition that increases the chances of observing the eclipse with clear skies at sunset.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Ronda occurred on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a duration of 126 seconds. Since then, no annular eclipse has crossed the city. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see an annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the shadow of a total eclipse to fall on Ronda again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be toward the west-northwest, at an azimuth of 284°. Its altitude above the horizon will be barely 6.4°, equivalent to just over three solar diameters. From Ronda, the city's elevated position facilitates viewing with respect to artificial obstacles, but it is advisable to seek a location with an open horizon toward the west-northwest to prevent the Sun from being hidden by buildings or hills in the final minutes of the eclipse.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Ronda
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.3° | 275.9° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +6.4° | 283.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -2.9° | 291.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.4°)
Azimuth at C4
291.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.94°
Terrain horizon
0.56°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.88°
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 Ronda
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrecilla | 1919 m | 16.9 km | 116° ESE |
| Cerrete de los Valientes | 1822 m | 17.2 km | 113° ESE |
| Cerro Alto | 1810 m | 14.7 km | 109° ESE |
| Cerro Bernardo | 1780 m | 15.2 km | 110° ESE |
| Peñón de los Enamorados | 1775 m | 15.0 km | 106° ESE |
| Cerro del Pilar | 1754 m | 16.3 km | 114° ESE |
| Cerro de los Pilones | 1753 m | 14.2 km | 115° ESE |
| Cerro de los Valientes | 1743 m | 17.5 km | 112° ESE |
Weather in Ronda in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Ronda
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ronda
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ronda?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from Ronda.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Ronda?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Ronda.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ronda?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Ronda.
Is Ronda a good place to watch the eclipse?
Ronda 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.
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