Segovia
40.948°, -4.118° · 996 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.58° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Segovia
Segovia is the capital of the province of the same name, located in the far southeast of Castilla y León, at 996 metres above sea level on the Castilian plateau. With just over 51,000 inhabitants, the city sits on a rocky promontory between the Eresma and Clamores rivers, some 90 km northwest of Madrid. Its elevated position above the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama gives it a relatively clear horizon towards the west and northwest.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Segovia lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time, when the Sun will be just 7.8° above the horizon with a margin of 7.6° relative to the surrounding terrain, so that totality (contact C3) will be visible without significant obstruction. Given the low solar altitude, it is advisable to position yourself at a point with a clear horizon towards the west-northwest to avoid missing the moments of the corona.
The weather in August
August in Segovia is generally dry and stable, with thunderstorm risk rated as low according to historical AEMET records (1991–2020 period). The Castilian plateau at nearly 1,000 metres tends to moderate the heat typical of the Iberian summer, and the probability of convective clouds interrupting observations is low for this time of year. Data: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The most recent annular eclipse visible from Segovia took place on 3 October 2005, 21 years ago, with an obscuration of 90.2% of the solar disc and an annular phase of approximately 3 minutes and 54 seconds. Before the total eclipse of 2026, there is no record of a previous total eclipse for this location. Following the eclipses of 2026–2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 16 August 2175.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, at 20:31, the Sun is at 7.8° altitude and an azimuth of 283°, oriented almost exactly towards the west-northwest. For practical purposes, the Sun will be to the right of someone facing north, some three-quarters of a degree above the geometric horizon, so a position elevated or clear in that quadrant ensures a complete view of the totality phase.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Segovia
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:35 UTC | 19:35 | +18.3° | 274.1° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +8.0° | 282.8° |
| Maximum | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +7.9° | 282.9° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.8° | 282.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | -1.0° | 291.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.3°)
Azimuth at C4
291.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.02°
Terrain horizon
0.21°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.58°
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 Segovia
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peñalara | 2428 m | 17.5 km | 129° SE |
| Risco de los Claveles | 2387 m | 17.4 km | 126° SE |
| Cabeza de Hierro Mayor | 2383 m | 22.7 km | 137° SE |
| Cabeza de Hierro Menor | 2376 m | 22.7 km | 138° SE |
| Hermana Mayor | 2284 m | 17.8 km | 133° SE |
| Cerro de Valdemartín | 2282 m | 21.7 km | 143° SE |
| Hermana Menor | 2269 m | 18.0 km | 134° SE |
| Risco de los Pájaros | 2265 m | 17.2 km | 125° SE |
Weather in Segovia in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
13%
P75 — cloudier days
80%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Segovia
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseAugust 16, 2175
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Segovia
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Segovia?
Yes — Segovia is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Segovia?
Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time (18:31 UTC) in Segovia.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Segovia?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 8° above the horizon at maximum from Segovia.
How long does totality last in Segovia?
Totality lasts 1 min 6 s in Segovia (C2 to C3).
Is Segovia a good place to watch the eclipse?
Segovia 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.
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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