Sant Joan Despí
41.367°, 2.057° · 22 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.62° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Sant Joan Despí
Sant Joan Despí is a municipality in the province of Barcelona, located in the autonomous community of Catalonia. With around 32,000 inhabitants and an elevation of just 22 meters above sea level, it occupies a flat area close to the provincial capital. The low terrain elevation and flat topography of the surroundings provide broad horizons in all directions, which is advantageous for viewing the eclipse in the late afternoon.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Sant Joan Despí will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:29 local time, when the Sun will be just 4° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). Despite the low solar altitude, the Sun will exceed the topographic horizon with a margin of 2.7°, so the eclipse will be visible from the municipality. It is recommended to seek a position with a clear horizon toward the west.
The weather in August
August in Sant Joan Despí is the sunniest month of the year, with an average of 282 hours of sunshine according to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020. Temperatures range between an average minimum of 19.9 °C and a maximum of 28.9 °C, with a daily average of 24.4 °C. The probability of clear skies is around 68 %, although there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms that could occasionally affect visibility. Average rainfall for the month does not exceed 32 mm.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Joan Despí took place on May 12, 1706, over 320 years ago, with a totality phase of approximately three minutes and fifty-six seconds. More recently, on November 11, 1901—about 125 years ago—an annular eclipse occurred with an obscuration of 82 % and a duration of just over five minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not occur until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse on August 12, 2026 at 20:29, the Sun will be positioned 4° above the horizon with an azimuth of 286°, practically due west-northwest. At that hour the star will be very close to sunset, so observation will require a location with clear visibility in that direction. The margin of 2.7° above the topographic horizon indicates that the eclipse will theoretically be visible, although any obstruction—buildings, trees—to the west could compromise viewing.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Sant Joan Despí
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +4.0° | 286.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | -4.5° | 294.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.9°)
Azimuth at C4
294.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.55°
Terrain horizon
1.37°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.62°
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 Joan Despí
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montau | 658 m | 14.6 km | 261° W |
| Puig d'AgullesIn the Sun's direction | 652.9 m | 15.1 km | 288° WNW |
| el MontcauIn the Sun's direction | 645.8 m | 16.7 km | 287° WNW |
| Roc de ForellacIn the Sun's direction | 628.9 m | 15.6 km | 289° WNW |
| Puig Saiada | 621 m | 13.6 km | 263° W |
| Puig de l'Osca | 614.9 m | 14.1 km | 276° W |
| Puig Bernat | 612 m | 14.7 km | 273° W |
| Pujol de MigjornIn the Sun's direction | 600.6 m | 15.5 km | 294° WNW |
Weather in Sant Joan Despí in August
Avg. temp.
24.4°C
Max / min
28.9° / 19.9°
Precipitation
31.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA, FABRA, 8 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
10%
P75 — cloudier days
36%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Sant Joan Despí
- 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 Joan Despí
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sant Joan Despí?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Sant Joan Despí.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Sant Joan Despí?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sant Joan Despí.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sant Joan Despí?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Joan Despí.
Is Sant Joan Despí a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Joan Despí is a good option (score 70/100): 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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