San Pedro Alcántara
36.488°, -4.991° · 52 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.45° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
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About San Pedro Alcántara
San Pedro Alcántara is an urban centre in the municipality of Marbella, in the province of Málaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia. With approximately 34,922 inhabitants, it extends 52 metres above sea level along the western coastal strip of the Costa del Sol. Its Mediterranean shoreline and proximity to the Sierra Blanca configure an environment characteristic of southern Spain, with mild winters and dry summers.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, San Pedro Alcántara will experience a partial solar eclipse whose maximum is forecast for 20:38 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be just 6.2° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 284°), with a margin of 3.6° from the topographic profile. The low solar angle requires that the western horizon be clear of obstacles in order to observe the phenomenon uninterrupted.
The weather in August
August in San Pedro Alcántara is the driest month of the year according to AEMET records for the 1991–2020 period: average precipitation barely reaches 1.1 mm. Mean temperatures hover around 24.2 °C, with highs of 27.1 °C and lows of 21.4 °C. The risk of storms is low, favouring warm nights and days with predominantly clear skies along the Málaga coast.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from San Pedro Alcántara took place on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality phase lasting just over two minutes. Since then, no annular eclipse has crossed this area. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one will have to wait until 13 July 2075 to see an annular eclipse, and until 2327 for the next total eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:38 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be situated in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 284°. Its height above the horizon will be just 6.2°, equivalent to slightly more than a closed fist at arm's length. The margin from the topographic horizon is 3.6°, so any building or elevation in that direction could obstruct the view.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in San Pedro Alcántara
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +17.0° | 276.1° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +6.2° | 283.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:30 UTC | 21:30 | -3.2° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.22°
Terrain horizon
2.73°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.45°
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 Pedro Alcántara
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrecilla | 1919 m | 20.9 km | 359° N |
| Cerrete de los Valientes | 1822 m | 21.6 km | 1° N |
| Cerro Alto | 1810 m | 23.5 km | 356° N |
| Cerro Bernardo | 1780 m | 23.1 km | 356° N |
| Peñón de los Enamorados | 1775 m | 24.1 km | 357° N |
| Cerro del Pilar | 1754 m | 21.7 km | 358° N |
| Cerro de los Pilones | 1753 m | 22.3 km | 353° N |
| Cerro de los Valientes | 1743 m | 21.6 km | 1° N |
Weather in San Pedro Alcántara in August
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
27.1° / 21.4°
Precipitation
1.1 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station MARBELLA, PUERTO, 3 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
2%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from San Pedro Alcántara
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 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 San Pedro Alcántara
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from San Pedro Alcántara?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 94% covered at maximum from San Pedro Alcántara.
What time is the eclipse maximum in San Pedro Alcántara?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in San Pedro Alcántara.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from San Pedro Alcántara?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from San Pedro Alcántara.
Is San Pedro Alcántara a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Pedro Alcántara is a good option (score 60/100): 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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