Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:33
Talavera de la Reina
39.963°, -4.831° · 380 m a.s.l.
99% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +8° · 283° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.78° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
TALAVERA DE LA REINA · 39.963° N -4.831° W
Photo: Asqueladd · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Talavera de la Reina, the Moon covered 99% of the Sun.
At 20:33 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Talavera de la Reina, covering up to 99% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 48/ 100
Eclipse visible
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About Talavera de la Reina
Talavera de la Reina is a city in Toledo province, in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha, with nearly 89,000 inhabitants. Situated on the banks of the Tagus River at 380 metres elevation, it occupies a central position on the Castilian plateau. It is known for its ceramic tradition and as a hub of communications between Madrid and Extremadura. Its flat surroundings and open sky make it a place with excellent conditions for observation.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Talavera de la Reina will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:32, with the Sun positioned 7.9° above the horizon towards the west. The clearance above the topographic horizon is 7.3°, which ensures visibility from open areas without obstructions to the west. As this is a partial eclipse, the solar disc will be partially covered by the Moon, but totality will not occur.
The weather in August
August in Talavera de la Reina is the warmest month of the year according to AEMET data (1991–2020 period). Average temperatures hover around 25.8 °C, with highs reaching 34.5 °C and lows around 17.1 °C. Average monthly precipitation is very low, barely 5.7 mm, and the risk of storms is minimal. These are favourable climatic conditions for observing the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Talavera de la Reina occurred on 28 May 1900, over 125 years ago. Before that, on 1 April 1764, an annular eclipse crossed the area with 86.9 % coverage for nearly six minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 8 December 2113, and no total eclipse is predicted for centuries to come.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the time of maximum, at 20:32, the Sun will be at 7.9° elevation above the horizon with an azimuth of 283°, almost due west-northwest. Being already close to sunset, the Sun will descend rapidly during the eclipse phase. It is advisable to choose an observation point clear to the west to avoid buildings or trees that might obstruct the view at these low angles.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Talavera de la Reina
In Talavera de la Reina, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:33 local time, with 99% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Talavera de la Reina, the Sun was 8° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 4% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Talavera de la Reina
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:37:30 | 17:37:30 UTC | +18.4° | 274.2° | |
| Maximum | 20:33:22 | 18:33:22 UTC | +7.9° | 282.8° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 21:11 | 19:11 UTC | +1.2° | 288.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:25:39 | 19:25:39 UTC | -1.2° | 291.1° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 39.9635° N
- Longitude
- 4.8308° W
- Elevation
- 380 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:37:30
- Maximum
- 20:33:22
- Eclipse ends
- 21:25:39
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:19:54
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 48m 8s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99%
- Sun altitude
- +7.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 282.8°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (282.8°)
282.8° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
7.86°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.07°
Terrain horizon
+6.78°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Talavera de la Reina
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruces | 1373 m | 22.6 km | 19° NNE |
| Monte Peladas | 1331 m | 22.4 km | 25° NNE |
| Cerro de San Vicente | 1320 m | 20.5 km | 25° NNE |
| Cabeza del Turmal | 1239 m | 23.3 km | 26° NNE |
| Alto de la Mesa | 1131 m | 20.6 km | 14° NNE |
| Cerro del Burro | 597 m | 22.3 km | 197° SSW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
34.5° / 17.1°
Precipitation
5.7 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station TALAVERA DE LA REINA, 3 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
4%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 4%P75 — cloudier days · 44%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Talavera de la Reina
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Talavera de la Reina
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Talavera de la Reina?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99% covered at maximum from Talavera de la Reina.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Talavera de la Reina?
Maximum occurred at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Talavera de la Reina.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Talavera de la Reina?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 283°), 8° above the horizon at maximum from Talavera de la Reina.
Was Talavera de la Reina a good place to watch the eclipse?
Talavera de la Reina was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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