Sant Feliu de Guíxols
41.783°, 3.033° · 12 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
Marginal: only 0.20° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
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99%
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a coastal municipality in the province of Girona, Catalonia, situated south of the Costa Brava, between the Gavarres massif and the Mediterranean Sea. With just under 22,000 inhabitants and barely twelve metres above sea level, the city combines its character as a historic port with a natural landscape of coves and Mediterranean forest. Its coastline opens toward the east and southeast, which directly affects the visibility of astronomical phenomena occurring in the west at sunset.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Sant Feliu de Guíxols will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:28 h, when the Sun is barely 3.6° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 287°). The margin with respect to the topographic horizon is just 0.4°, placing observation at the edge of viability: any obstacle—a hill, a building, or even sea mist—can interfere. It is recommended to find in advance an elevated position with the western horizon completely clear.
The weather in August
Although AEMET records (1991–2020) do not provide complete data for this coastal municipality in August, Sant Feliu de Guíxols's geographic situation—sheltered from the north by the Gavarres and open to the sea—favours a typically stable summer pattern. The risk of thunderstorms in mid-August is low along this stretch of the Catalan Mediterranean coast, which increases the chances of a clear sky as evening falls.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Feliu de Guíxols occurred on 12 May 1706, now 320 years ago, with totality lasting three minutes and forty-three seconds. More recent was the annular eclipse of 11 November 1901, 125 years ago, during which the Moon covered just over 82 percent of the solar disk. The next annular eclipse after 2028 will not arrive until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:28 h, the Sun will be very low on the horizon, at only 3.6° altitude, oriented toward the west-northwest (azimuth 287°). That direction is equivalent to looking toward the sea some 17° north of true west. The low solar altitude at that hour demands an observation point without obstacles in that quadrant, ideally on a coastal promontory or a waterfront promenade facing west.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.3° | 278.2° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +3.6° | 286.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -4.9° | 295.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (295.4°)
Azimuth at C4
295.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.85°
Terrain horizon
3.40°
Sun−terrain margin
+0.20°
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 Feliu de Guíxols
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puig d'Aiguabona | 533.1 m | 12.1 km | 343° NNW |
| Puig de la Gavarra | 532.7 m | 12.2 km | 345° NNW |
| Puig d'Arques | 527.6 m | 12.1 km | 346° NNW |
| Puig de ses Cadiretes | 518.2 m | 9.2 km | 252° WSW |
| Puig Rodó | 501.2 m | 12.0 km | 344° NNW |
| Montagut | 501 m | 8.1 km | 256° WSW |
| Puig Alt | 485.2 m | 24.6 km | 335° NNW |
| els Àngels | 485 m | 24.6 km | 335° NNW |
Weather in Sant Feliu de Guíxols in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
12%
P75 — cloudier days
60%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Sant Feliu de Guíxols
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Yes, but marginally: with 99% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Sant Feliu de Guíxols is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sant Feliu de Guíxols?
Look WNW (azimuth 287°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
Is Sant Feliu de Guíxols a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Feliu de Guíxols 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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