San Fernando de Henares
40.424°, -3.533° · 588 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.28° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About San Fernando de Henares
San Fernando de Henares is a municipality in the Community of Madrid, situated in the Henares river valley, about 18 kilometres east of the capital. With nearly 40,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 588 metres above sea level, it forms part of the Henares industrial corridor, one of the most economically active axes in the Madrid region. Its surrounding area combines fluvial wetland zones with the interior plain of the Meseta.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, San Fernando de Henares will lie within the path of totality: the Sun will be completely obscured for just over one minute. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:31, with the Sun at 7.2° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 283°). The margin with respect to the topographic horizon is 5.8°, sufficient to guarantee visibility of totality provided the western profile is clear.
The weather in August
August in San Fernando de Henares is dry and sunny: the mean temperature is around 25 °C, with highs typically exceeding 33 °C and lows around 17 °C at night. The month averages 341 hours of sunshine and the probability of clear sky reaches 82%. Mean precipitation barely reaches 10 mm, although the risk of summer storms is moderate, especially in the second half of the month. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from San Fernando de Henares occurred on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality lasting nearly two minutes. More recently, on 3 October 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.3% of the solar disc with an annular phase of just over four minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse from this location will not occur until 8 December 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be in the lower part of the western sky, at 7.2° altitude with an azimuth of 283°, slightly north of due west. This position corresponds roughly to the direction of the horizon visible from the banks of the Henares when looking towards the western outskirts of the municipality. It is advisable to scout your observation point well in advance to ensure an unobstructed line of sight in that part of the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in San Fernando de Henares
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.6° | 274.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.3° | 283.4° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.7° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.71°
Terrain horizon
0.91°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.28°
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 de Henares
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Virgen | 837 m | 19.8 km | 69° ENE |
| Ecce-Homo | 836 m | 18.9 km | 69° ENE |
| Cerro del Castillo | 749 m | 16.8 km | 7° N |
| TorrelaparadaIn the Sun's direction | 746.1 m | 23.1 km | 306° NW |
| La Tortuga | 731 m | 18.6 km | 67° ENE |
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 6.9 km | 233° SW |
| TamborIn the Sun's direction | 724.3 m | 20.3 km | 300° WNW |
| Cerro del Tordo | 716 m | 11.7 km | 13° NNE |
Weather in San Fernando de Henares in August
Avg. temp.
25.3°C
Max / min
33.3° / 17.2°
Precipitation
10 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station MADRID AEROPUERTO, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
10%
P75 — cloudier days
78%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from San Fernando de Henares
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in San Fernando de Henares
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from San Fernando de Henares?
Yes — San Fernando de Henares is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in San Fernando de Henares?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in San Fernando de Henares.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from San Fernando de Henares?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from San Fernando de Henares.
How long does totality last in San Fernando de Henares?
Totality lasts 0 min 23 s in San Fernando de Henares (C2 to C3).
Is San Fernando de Henares a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Fernando de Henares will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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