Santa Pola

38.192°, -0.566° · 7 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.57° at peak.

70/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Santa Pola

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+14.3°	277.8°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+4.0°	285.8°
C4 — Partial ends	19:25 UTC	21:25	-5.0°	293.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.8°)

Azimuth at C4

293.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-5.01°

Terrain horizon

0.44°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.57°

Peaks near Santa Pola

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

19%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Santa Pola

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Santa Pola?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Santa Pola.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Santa Pola?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Santa Pola.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Santa Pola?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Santa Pola.

Is Santa Pola a good place to watch the eclipse?

Santa Pola 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.