Roquetas de Mar
36.764°, -2.615° · 12 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.18° at peak.
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96%
Partial eclipse · 96% obscuration
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About Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar is a coastal municipality in the province of Almería, in Andalusia, with nearly 95,000 inhabitants. Located just 12 meters above sea level, the city stretches along the Mediterranean coast southwest of the capital. Its surroundings combine beach areas, residential urban zones, and areas of intensive agriculture characteristic of eastern Andalusia.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Roquetas de Mar will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:37, with the Sun at only 4.6° above the horizon in the west-southwest direction (azimuth 285°). The clearance above the topographic horizon is 3.2°: the eclipse will be visible from unobstructed viewpoints facing west, but any building, tree, or elevation to the west can block it. It is recommended to find a clear location in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Roquetas de Mar is characterized by reduced storm risk, which favors stable conditions during summer afternoons. The Mediterranean coastal climate of the Almería coast provides dry and hot summer days with minimal cloud cover, although proximity to the sea can generate some morning haze that typically disperses before midday. Data: AEMET (1991–2020 period).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse recorded over Roquetas de Mar took place on May 12, 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a totality of approximately 3 minutes and 26 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will arrive in July 2075, and it will not be until June 20, 2327 that a total eclipse crosses this Almería coast again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be in a nearly westward direction (azimuth 285°, slightly south of due west) and at a height of only 4.6° above the geometric horizon. That is roughly equivalent to the width of a hand held at arm's length above the horizon. For clear observation, it is best to position yourself in an open space with unobstructed views to the west, away from buildings or tall vegetation in that orientation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Roquetas de Mar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Lagunilla | 2249 m | 24.4 km | 309° NW |
| Punta de los Pájaros | 2115 m | 25.0 km | 311° NW |
| Nuevo Mundo | 2113 m | 21.0 km | 308° NW |
| Cerro Felipe | 2094 m | 22.0 km | 312° NW |
| Morro de los Rubios | 2086 m | 22.3 km | 308° NW |
| Morrón de San JoséIn the Sun's direction | 2055 m | 22.5 km | 307° NW |
| Cerro Moya | 2038 m | 21.6 km | 314° NW |
| Dos HermanasIn the Sun's direction | 1996 m | 19.8 km | 306° NW |
Weather in Roquetas de Mar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Roquetas de Mar
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 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.
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