Sant Pere de Ribes

41.260°, 1.774° · 50 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.84° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Sant Pere de Ribes

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:35 UTC	19:35	+14.0°	277.6°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+4.1°	286.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-4.4°	294.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.7°)

Azimuth at C4

294.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.45°

Terrain horizon

3.29°

Sun−terrain margin

+0.84°

Peaks near Sant Pere de Ribes

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

14%

P75 — cloudier days

25%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sant Pere de Ribes

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sant Pere de Ribes?

Yes, but marginally: with 99.9% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Sant Pere de Ribes is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Sant Pere de Ribes?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sant Pere de Ribes.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sant Pere de Ribes?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Pere de Ribes.

Is Sant Pere de Ribes a good place to watch the eclipse?

Sant Pere de Ribes 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.