Sevilla
37.383°, -5.973° · 16 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.67° at peak.
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95%
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Sevilla
Sevilla is the capital of Andalucía and Spain's fourth city by population, with close to 687,000 inhabitants. It sits on the plain of the Guadalquivir valley, in the southwest of the Peninsula, at low altitude above sea level. Its flat terrain offers wide horizons, an advantage for following phenomena near sunset.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Sevilla will observe a partial solar eclipse. The city lies outside the path of totality, which runs across the north of the Peninsula. The eclipse unfolds with the Sun low over the horizon, in the late afternoon, so a clear view towards the west is essential.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data, August in Sevilla brings a low thunderstorm risk, a favourable condition for observing the eclipse. The reference station does not provide temperature or rainfall averages for this summary; the Guadalquivir valley is, in any case, known for its hot summers with clear skies.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Sevilla was on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago. The last annular one dates back to 1 April 1764. After the eclipses of 2026 to 2028, the next totality over the city will not arrive until 20 June 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
During the maximum of the eclipse, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, at about 283° of azimuth, and a little over 7° above the horizon. That is a low altitude: observation depends on keeping the western direction free of buildings and trees. An open, elevated spot noticeably improves the view.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Sevilla
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.2° | 275.0° |
| Maximum | 18:37 UTC | 20:37 | +7.4° | 283.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -2.0° | 290.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.9°)
Azimuth at C4
290.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.01°
Terrain horizon
0.69°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.67°
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 Sevilla
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de BarroIn the Sun's direction | 167 m | 10.1 km | 298° WNW |
| Cerro de la CruzIn the Sun's direction | 166 m | 9.7 km | 299° WNW |
| Cerro del LinoIn the Sun's direction | 136 m | 8.2 km | 301° WNW |
| Cerro BlancoIn the Sun's direction | 128 m | 7.8 km | 299° WNW |
| Cerro BlancoIn the Sun's direction | 118 m | 7.1 km | 298° WNW |
| Cerro de Santa BrígidaIn the Sun's direction | 116 m | 6.9 km | 298° WNW |
| Cerro de El CaramboloIn the Sun's direction | 87 m | 5.8 km | 281° W |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 11.6 km | 311° NW |
Weather in Sevilla in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
10%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Sevilla
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sevilla
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sevilla?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Sevilla.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Sevilla?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Sevilla.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sevilla?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Sevilla.
Is Sevilla a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sevilla is a good option (score 65/100): 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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