Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:36
San Pedro del Pinatar
37.836°, -0.791° · 15 m a.s.l.
98% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.97° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR · 37.836° N -0.791° W
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In San Pedro del Pinatar, the Moon covered 98% of the Sun.
At 20:36 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over San Pedro del Pinatar, covering up to 98% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 59/ 100
Full ring visible
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About San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar is a coastal municipality in the Region of Murcia located at the northern edge of the Mar Menor, barely 15 metres above sea level. With nearly 23,700 inhabitants, its municipal area encompasses the San Pedro salt marshes, a protected natural space of notable ecological importance. The locality sits between the inner lagoon of the Mar Menor and the open Mediterranean coast, which gives it a singular geographical profile within the Murcian shoreline.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, San Pedro del Pinatar will experience a partial solar eclipse with confirmed visibility. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:35 local time, when the Sun will be very low on the horizon, at just 4° altitude. Although the margin above terrain is 3.4°, it is essential to find a location with a completely clear horizon towards the west-northwest. The coastal strip and salt marshes offer open perspectives that may be ideal for this observation.
The weather in August
August in San Pedro del Pinatar is warm and stable. According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, the average temperature is around 26 °C, with highs of nearly 30 °C and lows around 22 °C. The probability of clear skies reaches 76%, the risk of thunderstorms is low, and average monthly rainfall does not exceed 8 mm. The municipality accumulates more than 316 hours of sunshine throughout the month, placing it among the sunniest locations in the Peninsula during summer.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from San Pedro del Pinatar occurred on 12 May 1706, more than three centuries ago. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 to witness an annular eclipse from this point, while the next total eclipse will not arrive until 20 June 2327. These figures illustrate well the astronomical rarity that witnessing a total eclipse from a specific place represents.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, at 20:35, the Sun will be positioned in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 286°. The altitude above the horizon will be minimal, barely 4°, which is approximately equivalent to the width of four fingers together at arm's length. It is recommended to position oneself on the coast or in areas without obstacles to the west to ensure visibility, and to prepare the solar filter in advance given the narrow margin of time available before the Sun descends below the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from San Pedro del Pinatar
In San Pedro del Pinatar, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:36 local time, with 98% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In San Pedro del Pinatar, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 4% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in San Pedro del Pinatar
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:41:12 | 17:41:12 UTC | +14.3° | 277.8° | |
| Maximum | 20:35:36 | 18:35:36 UTC | +3.9° | 285.8° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:53 | 18:53 UTC | +0.9° | 288.5° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:26:39 | 19:26:39 UTC | -5.1° | 293.7° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 37.8357° N
- Longitude
- 0.7910° W
- Elevation
- 15 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:41:12
- Maximum
- 20:35:36
- Eclipse ends
- 21:26:39
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:59:55
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 27s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99%
- Sun altitude
- +3.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 285.8°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (285.8°)
285.8° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
3.94°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.97°
Terrain horizon
+2.97°
Sun−terrain margin
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 del Pinatar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColumbaresIn the Sun's direction | 647 m | 22.6 km | 296° WNW |
| AltahonaIn the Sun's direction | 532 m | 20.9 km | 299° WNW |
| Pico del ÁguilaIn the Sun's direction | 449 m | 24.0 km | 301° WNW |
| Los MamellonesIn the Sun's direction | 428 m | 24.3 km | 302° WNW |
| Cabezo del BuitreIn the Sun's direction | 403 m | 24.8 km | 291° WNW |
| Cabezo Gordo | 312 m | 11.0 km | 250° WSW |
| Cabezo Pisana | 261 m | 24.4 km | 325° NW |
| Alto Mediano | 237 m | 24.4 km | 193° SSW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
26°C
Max / min
29.8° / 22.2°
Precipitation
7.8 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station SAN JAVIER AEROPUERTO, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
4%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 4%P75 — cloudier days · 29%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from San Pedro del Pinatar
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in San Pedro del Pinatar
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from San Pedro del Pinatar?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 98% covered at maximum from San Pedro del Pinatar.
What time was the eclipse maximum in San Pedro del Pinatar?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in San Pedro del Pinatar.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from San Pedro del Pinatar?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from San Pedro del Pinatar.
Was San Pedro del Pinatar a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Pedro del Pinatar was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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