Roquetas de Mar

36.764°, -2.615° · 12 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.18° at peak.

70/100Good

96%

Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Roquetas de Mar

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:42 UTC	19:42	+15.3°	277.3°
Maximum	18:37 UTC	20:37	+4.6°	285.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:28 UTC	21:28	-4.6°	292.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.8°)

Azimuth at C4

292.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.61°

Terrain horizon

1.47°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.18°

Peaks near Roquetas de Mar

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 Roquetas de Mar

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Roquetas de Mar?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 96% covered at maximum from Roquetas de Mar.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Roquetas de Mar?

Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Roquetas de Mar.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Roquetas de Mar?

Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Roquetas de Mar.

Is Roquetas de Mar a good place to watch the eclipse?

Roquetas de Mar is a good option (score 70/100): 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.