Sants-Montjuïc

41.373°, 2.155° · 44 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.10° at peak.

70/100Good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Sants-Montjuïc

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:34 UTC	19:34	+13.8°	277.8°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+3.9°	286.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-4.6°	294.9°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.9°)

Azimuth at C4

294.9° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.60°

Terrain horizon

0.84°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.10°

Peaks near Sants-Montjuïc

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

64%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sants-Montjuïc

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sants-Montjuïc?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Sants-Montjuïc.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Sants-Montjuïc?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sants-Montjuïc.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sants-Montjuïc?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sants-Montjuïc.

Is Sants-Montjuïc a good place to watch the eclipse?

Sants-Montjuïc 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.