Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:29
Sant Cugat del Vallès
41.471°, 2.086° · 121 m a.s.l.
99.7% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 47/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.27° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
SANT CUGAT DEL VALLÈS · 41.471° N 2.086° E
Photo: Toniher · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Sant Cugat del Vallès, the Moon covered 99.7% of the Sun.
At 20:29 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Sant Cugat del Vallès, covering up to 99.7% 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 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Sant Cugat del Vallès
Sant Cugat del Vallès, located in Barcelona province (Catalonia), is home to approximately 79,000 inhabitants and sits at 121 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Collserola range. Integrated into the Barcelona metropolitan area, the city combines a historic nucleus with residential zones and university campuses. Its position in the Vallès depression gives it a distinctive character, removed from the Mediterranean coast yet close to the Catalan capital.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Sant Cugat del Vallès will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum occurring at 20:28 (local time). The Sun will reach only 4° above the horizon, requiring a completely clear western line of sight. With a margin of just 2.3°, any obstacle—a building, tree, or hill to the west-northwest—could block the view. It is recommended to find an elevated location with an unobstructed vista in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Sant Cugat del Vallès is characterized by warm temperatures and low thunderstorm risk. The monthly average hovers around 24 °C, with highs near 30 °C and lows dropping to about 18 °C. The interior Mediterranean climate of the Vallès favors a dry, stable atmosphere this month, without the temperature extremes of the inland peninsula or the humidity of the coast. August's typical conditions prove favorable for astronomical observation. Source: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Cugat del Vallès occurred on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality duration of nearly four minutes. More recently, on November 11, 1901, an annular eclipse covered 82.2% of the solar disk for approximately five minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next opportunity to witness an annular eclipse from this city will come on July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of eclipse maximum on August 12, 2026 at 20:28, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°), just 4° above the horizon. This low-angle position means any obstruction in that direction—a roof, tree, or hillside—can prevent observation. To ensure visibility, it is advisable to position yourself in an open space with a clear western horizon, such as an elevated terrace or a park without tall vegetation on that side.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Sant Cugat del Vallès
In Sant Cugat del Vallès, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:29 local time, with 99.7% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Sant Cugat del Vallès, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 16% 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 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:34:57 | 17:34:57 UTC | +13.8° | 277.7° | |
| Maximum | 20:29:12 | 18:29:12 UTC | +4.0° | 286.4° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:42 | 18:42 UTC | +1.9° | 288.5° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:20:16 | 19:20:16 UTC | -4.5° | 294.9° |
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
- 41.4706° N
- Longitude
- 2.0861° E
- Elevation
- 121 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:34:57
- Maximum
- 20:29:12
- Eclipse ends
- 21:20:16
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:55:17
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 19s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.8%
- Sun altitude
- +4.0°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.4°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.4°)
286.4° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.01°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.74°
Terrain horizon
+2.27°
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 Sant Cugat del Vallès
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Mola | 1103.25 m | 19.8 km | 343° NNW |
| el Balcó | 1059.3 m | 19.5 km | 344° NNW |
| Montcau | 1056 m | 23.7 km | 343° NNW |
| Roc Colom | 1050.5 m | 19.5 km | 344° NNW |
| Punta d'en Serreta | 1041.3 m | 19.6 km | 342° NNW |
| els Ginebres | 1034 m | 21.7 km | 343° NNW |
| Turó dels Òbits | 1030 m | 21.5 km | 343° NNW |
| el Mugró | 1022.9 m | 19.9 km | 344° NNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
29.9° / 18.4°
Storm risk
Low
Station SABADELL AEROPUERTO, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
16%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 4%Median cloud cover · 16%P75 — cloudier days · 63%
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 Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- 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 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Sant Cugat del Vallès?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.7% covered at maximum from Sant Cugat del Vallès.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Sant Cugat del Vallès?
Maximum occurred at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Sant Cugat del Vallès?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Cugat del Vallès.
Was Sant Cugat del Vallès a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Cugat del Vallès could see the eclipse with limitations (score 47/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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