Salamanca

40.969°, -5.664° · 815 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 8.06° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.7%

Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Salamanca

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:35 UTC	19:35	+19.4°	273.0°
Maximum	18:31 UTC	20:31	+9.0°	281.9°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-0.1°	290.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.4°)

Azimuth at C4

290.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.08°

Terrain horizon

0.91°

Sun−terrain margin

+8.06°

Peaks near Salamanca

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

15%

P75 — cloudier days

46%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Salamanca

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.7% covered at maximum from Salamanca.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Salamanca?

Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time (18:31 UTC) in Salamanca.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Salamanca?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Salamanca.

Is Salamanca a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Salamanca 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.