Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:29
Sant Vicenç dels Horts
41.393°, 2.007° · 61 m a.s.l.
99.8% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 38/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
Local terrain rises 1.67° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
SANT VICENÇ DELS HORTS · 41.393° N 2.007° E
Photo: Wilnel José Verdú Guerrero · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Sant Vicenç dels Horts, the Moon covered 99.8% of the Sun.
At 20:29 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Sant Vicenç dels Horts, covering up to 99.8% 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 Vicenç dels Horts
Sant Vicenç dels Horts is a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in the province of the same name and the autonomous community of Catalonia, with nearly 28,000 inhabitants. Located at 61 metres above sea level, it stretches across the plain of the Baix Llobregat, alongside the river that gives its name to the region. Its position southwest of the Catalan capital integrates it into the urban fabric of the first metropolitan ring.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Sant Vicenç dels Horts will experience a partial solar eclipse. At the moment of maximum, at 20:29 local time, the Sun's disc will stand just 4° above the horizon, with a margin of only 0.2° above the terrain profile. Observation is conditional on the horizon towards the west-northwest being completely clear of obstacles. It is recommended to find an elevated point with unobstructed visibility in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Sant Vicenç dels Horts records average temperatures of 24.4 °C, with highs reaching 28.9 °C and lows around 19.9 °C, according to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020. The probability of clear skies is 68 %, although the risk of thunderstorms is moderate for the season. Average monthly precipitation stands at around 32 mm, so sunny afternoons are frequent though not guaranteed.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Vicenç dels Horts occurred on 12 May 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a totality of nearly four minutes. The last annular eclipse was recorded on 11 November 1901, with an obscuration of 82.2 % and an annular phase of about five minutes. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, it will be necessary to wait until 13 July 2075 to see a new annular eclipse from here.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:29 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be at 286° azimuth, that is, towards the west-northwest, and only 4° above the horizon. At that hour sunlight is already grazing and the star approaches sunset. A line of sight clear towards the west-northwest, without buildings or trees intercepting it, is essential to not miss the moment of maximum.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Sant Vicenç dels Horts
In Sant Vicenç dels Horts, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:29 local time, with 99.8% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Sant Vicenç dels Horts, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 19% 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 Vicenç dels Horts
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:35:05 | 17:35:05 UTC | +13.8° | 277.7° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:20 | 18:20 UTC | +5.7° | 284.8° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:29:20 | 18:29:20 UTC | +4.0° | 286.4° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:20:25 | 19:20:25 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
- 41.3932° N
- Longitude
- 2.0069° E
- Elevation
- 61 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:35:05
- Maximum
- 20:29:20
- Eclipse ends
- 21:20:25
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:55:28
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 20s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- 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
4.02°
Sun altitude at maximum
5.68°
Terrain horizon
-1.67°
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 Vicenç dels Horts
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turó de les Pedritxes | 790.7 m | 24.7 km | 357° N |
| Tossal de la Boirafua | 776.5 m | 24.9 km | 325° NW |
| Roca 499G | 775.4 m | 25.0 km | 325° NW |
| la Moleta | 773.4 m | 24.9 km | 357° N |
| Roca 499I | 773.1 m | 24.8 km | 325° NW |
| Turó de l'Ós | 672 m | 24.2 km | 358° N |
| Montau | 658 m | 11.5 km | 243° WSW |
| Turó del Tron de l'Espasa | 657.8 m | 24.8 km | 328° NNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
24.4°C
Max / min
28.9° / 19.9°
Precipitation
31.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station BARCELONA, FABRA, 10 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
19%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 4%Median cloud cover · 19%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)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Sant Vicenç dels Horts
- 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 Vicenç dels Horts
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Sant Vicenç dels Horts?
Geometrically yes (99.8% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Sant Vicenç dels Horts.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Sant Vicenç dels Horts?
Maximum occurred at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sant Vicenç dels Horts.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Sant Vicenç dels Horts?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Vicenç dels Horts.
Was Sant Vicenç dels Horts a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Vicenç dels Horts was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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