Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
41.533°, 2.183° · 70 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 1.98° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
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About Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
Santa Perpètua de Mogoda is a municipality in Vallès Occidental, in the province of Barcelona, situated some 15 kilometers north of the Catalan capital. With just over 25,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 70 meters above sea level, it lies in the prelitoral plain of Catalonia, in an environment of industrial and residential fabric well connected to the Barcelona metropolitan area.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Santa Perpètua de Mogoda will experience a partial solar eclipse that reaches its maximum at 20:28, local time. At that moment, the Sun will be just 4 degrees above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°), with a margin to the horizon of barely 2.2 degrees. Having a completely clear line of sight toward the west-northwest will be essential, since any obstacle—building, tree, or terrain—could block the Sun during that advanced twilight phase.
The weather in August
August in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda is the warmest month of the year: according to AEMET data for the 1991–2020 period, the average temperature is around 24.2 °C, highs reach 29.9 °C, and lows do not drop below 18.4 °C. The risk of storms is low, a characteristic feature of the Mediterranean pattern in Vallès, where summers are dry and hot, with afternoons that rarely see convective interruptions.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda dates back to May 12, 1706, more than 320 years ago, with totality lasting almost four minutes. In 1901, specifically on November 11, the city also witnessed an annular eclipse whose annular phase lasted around four and a half minutes. After the eclipses of the 2026–2028 cycle, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for the next annular eclipse to cast its shadow over this area again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be in a very low position on the horizon, 4 degrees high, with an azimuth of 286 degrees placing it almost exactly at the west point, slightly displaced toward the north. To observe it without obstacles, it is advisable to seek a location with an open horizon toward the west-northwest: a park, an open field, or the western edge of the municipality, far from buildings and trees.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.8° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +4.0° | 286.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -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
-4.51°
Terrain horizon
2.03°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.98°
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 Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Mola | 1103.25 m | 18.3 km | 311° NW |
| el Balcó | 1059.3 m | 18.0 km | 311° NW |
| Montcau | 1056 m | 21.6 km | 317° NW |
| Roc Colom | 1050.5 m | 18.0 km | 311° NW |
| Punta d'en SerretaIn the Sun's direction | 1041.3 m | 18.2 km | 310° NW |
| els Ginebres | 1034 m | 19.9 km | 314° NW |
| Turó dels Òbits | 1030 m | 19.7 km | 314° NW |
| el Mugró | 1022.9 m | 18.3 km | 312° NW |
Weather in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda in August
Avg. temp.
24.2°C
Max / min
29.9° / 18.4°
Storm risk
Low
Station SABADELL AEROPUERTO, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
6%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
64%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
- 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 Santa Perpètua de Mogoda
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.6% covered at maximum from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda.
Is Santa Perpètua de Mogoda a good place to watch the eclipse?
Santa Perpètua de Mogoda 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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