43.466°, -3.805° · 1 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Marginal: only 1.00° between the Sun and the local skyline at C3.
100%
Total eclipse · 100% obscuration
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:31 UTC | 19:31 | +19.0° | 272.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:26 UTC | 20:26 | +9.0° | 281.9° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +9.0° | 282.0° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +8.9° | 282.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | +0.2° | 290.9° |
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.22°
Terrain horizon
7.86°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.00°
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
100%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Yes, but marginally: with 100% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Santander is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Santander.
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Santander.
Totality lasts 1 min 7 s in Santander (C2 to C3).
Santander will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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.
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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