Sitges

41.235°, 1.812° · 18 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 2.90° at peak.

70/100Good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Sitges

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:35 UTC	19:35	+13.9°	277.7°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+4.1°	286.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-4.5°	294.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.8°)

Azimuth at C4

294.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.49°

Terrain horizon

1.19°

Sun−terrain margin

+2.90°

Peaks near Sitges

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

14%

P75 — cloudier days

25%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sitges

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Sitges.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Sitges?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Sitges.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sitges?

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

Is Sitges a good place to watch the eclipse?

Sitges 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.