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
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About Sant Pere de Ribes
Sant Pere de Ribes is a municipality in Barcelona province, Catalonia, with approximately 28,350 inhabitants and situated some 50 meters above sea level. Its municipal area encompasses several settlements and population centers within the southern metropolitan area of Barcelona. Terrain altitude is a relevant factor in evaluating the visibility of the Sun on the horizon during astronomical phenomena such as eclipses.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Sant Pere de Ribes will lie outside the path of totality, so only a partial eclipse will be visible. Maximum obscuration will occur at 20:29, with the Sun at just 4.1° above the horizon. The verdict is marginal: the margin between the solar position and surrounding terrain is merely 0.8°. Any obstruction toward the west-northwest—buildings, trees, or land elevations—could hide the phenomenon.
The weather in August
AEMET data from the 1991-2020 period do not provide temperature or precipitation values for the Sant Pere de Ribes station in August. What those records do show is that the risk of thunderstorms during the month is low, pointing to relatively stable skies in the height of summer. It is advisable, in any case, to consult the weather forecast in the days before August 12 to confirm conditions before the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Pere de Ribes took place on May 12, 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a totality phase of about four minutes. In November 1901, an annular eclipse occurred, the most recent of that type in this area. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075, for the next annular eclipse, and until November 17, 2180, for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum obscuration, August 12, 2026, at 20:29, the Sun will be at 4.1° altitude above the horizon and at an azimuth of 286°, that is, in the west-northwest direction. This low position requires finding an observation point with the horizon completely clear in that quadrant: an open beach, an elevated terrace, or any location without artificial or natural obstructions toward the west.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Pere de Ribes
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapí VellIn the Sun's direction | 704 m | 24.0 km | 306° NW |
| l'ÀligaIn the Sun's direction | 701 m | 24.2 km | 305° NW |
| Puig Estraver | 688.8 m | 24.9 km | 310° NW |
| el Pujolet | 688.1 m | 24.7 km | 313° NW |
| Puig del Mas de la RieraIn the Sun's direction | 667.3 m | 25.0 km | 308° NW |
| Montau | 658 m | 13.3 km | 44° NE |
| Puig d'Agulles | 652.9 m | 18.9 km | 29° NNE |
| el Montcau | 645.8 m | 18.4 km | 25° NNE |
Weather in Sant Pere de Ribes in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
14%
P75 — cloudier days
25%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Sant Pere de Ribes
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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.
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