San Fernando
36.476°, -6.198° · 15 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.14° at peak.
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93%
Partial eclipse · 93% obscuration
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About San Fernando
San Fernando is a municipality in the province of Cádiz, in Andalusia, situated on an artificial island surrounded by creeks and marshlands in the bay of Cádiz. With nearly 95,000 inhabitants and barely 15 metres above sea level, the city occupies a flat, coastal territory marked by Atlantic influence. Its geographical position, very close to the capital Cádiz, makes it one of the towns in Cádiz province with the strongest historical connection to the sea.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, San Fernando will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum occurring at 20:38 local time. At that moment, the Sun will reach a height of 7 degrees above the mathematical horizon, with a margin of 7.1 degrees with respect to the actual topographic horizon, which guarantees visibility from clear vantage points facing west. Being a partial eclipse, the Moon will cover a fraction of the solar disc, but will not completely obscure it.
The weather in August
August in San Fernando is characterised by mild temperatures for the height of Andalusian summer: the average is around 25 °C, with highs of about 29 °C and lows around 22 °C. Rainfall is scarce, averaging only 5.8 mm per month, and the risk of storms is low. The influence of the levante wind and proximity to the Atlantic moderate the heat peaks typical of inland Andalusia. Data: AEMET (1991–2020 period).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from San Fernando occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago. Before that event, on 1 April 1764 an annular eclipse took place some 262 years ago. Following the 2026 and 2028 eclipses, one must wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse, and until 17 July 2205 for totality to return from these coordinates.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7 degrees height above the horizon and at an azimuth of 283 degrees, that is, oriented practically toward the west-northwest. To observe the phenomenon, it is best to position yourself at a point with clear horizon in that direction, avoiding buildings or vegetation that may obstruct the view at such a low angular elevation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in San Fernando
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +18.0° | 275.4° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +7.0° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -2.4° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.42°
Terrain horizon
-0.10°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.14°
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 San Fernando
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierrezuela 3 | 145.9 m | 14.5 km | 81° E |
| Cerro de la Espartosa | 137 m | 15.4 km | 103° ESE |
| Cerro de las Yeseras | 129 m | 12.5 km | 94° E |
| Sierra de San Cristóbal | 125 m | 18.1 km | 13° NNE |
| Cerro de las Canteras | 110 m | 18.1 km | 6° N |
| Cerro de la Caridad Alta | 96 m | 17.8 km | 2° N |
| Cerro Gordo | 82 m | 17.7 km | 91° E |
| Cabeza de Aceña | 54 m | 21.8 km | 22° NNE |
Weather in San Fernando in August
Avg. temp.
25.3°C
Max / min
28.9° / 21.5°
Precipitation
5.8 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station SAN FERNANDO, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
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 San Fernando
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 17, 2205
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in San Fernando
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from San Fernando?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 93% covered at maximum from San Fernando.
What time is the eclipse maximum in San Fernando?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in San Fernando.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from San Fernando?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from San Fernando.
Is San Fernando a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Fernando 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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