Toledo
39.858°, -4.023° · 533 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.26° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Toledo
Toledo is the capital of the province of the same name in Castilla-La Mancha, sitting at 533 meters altitude on a promontory surrounded almost entirely by the Tagus River. With just over 86,500 inhabitants, the city preserves a historic center where medieval and Renaissance architecture coexist with remnants of the three cultures that inhabited it for centuries. Its central position on the Castilian plateau places it some 70 kilometers south of Madrid.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Toledo will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum, expected at 20:32 local time, the Sun will be 7.3° above the horizon, with a margin of 6.6° relative to the surrounding terrain, ensuring the celestial body remains visible. Totality will not be reached, but the partial obscuration will be clearly perceptible to the naked eye with proper solar filters.
The weather in August
August in Toledo is characterized by a low risk of thunderstorms, which favors atmospheric stability during summer afternoons. The Castilian plateau gives this month a dry and sunny character, with generally clear skies that facilitate nocturnal and twilight observation. It is also wise to keep an eye on forecasts the days before, since convective storms, although infrequent, can develop rapidly.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Toledo occurred on July 8, 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality duration of just over two minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005 an annular eclipse covered 90.3% of the solar disk for 149 seconds. Following the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse to reach this city will not arrive until December 8, 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 7.3° high above the horizon and point toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 283°. Such a position so close to the horizon demands choosing an observation point with an unobstructed western vista: hills, elevated terraces, or the edge of the promontory above the Tagus offer the most favorable views in that direction.
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Eclipse schedule in Toledo
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:37 UTC | 19:37 | +17.7° | 274.8° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +7.3° | 283.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -1.8° | 291.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.6°)
Azimuth at C4
291.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.75°
Terrain horizon
0.01°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.26°
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 Toledo
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layos | 1084 m | 13.9 km | 185° S |
| Pico de Noez | 1034 m | 19.6 km | 231° SW |
| Cerro Marica | 944 m | 11.4 km | 154° SSE |
| Cerro Pedro | 929 m | 11.3 km | 156° SSE |
| Injertales | 909 m | 12.4 km | 148° SSE |
| Cerro Gordo de la Oliva | 900 m | 16.0 km | 140° SE |
| Cerro de Pulgar | 890 m | 20.2 km | 216° SW |
| Cerro del Aire | 881 m | 13.6 km | 181° S |
Weather in Toledo in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
38%
P75 — cloudier days
61%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Toledo
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Toledo
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Toledo?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Toledo.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Toledo?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Toledo.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Toledo?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Toledo.
Is Toledo a good place to watch the eclipse?
Toledo 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.
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