Tomares
37.373°, -6.046° · 76 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.79° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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About Tomares
Tomares is a municipality in the province of Seville belonging to the Aljarafe region, located just over ten kilometres west of the Andalusian capital. With a population of some 22,700 inhabitants, it sits on a gentle hilltop at 76 metres altitude from which there are broad views across the Guadalquivir valley. Integrated into the metropolitan area of Seville, it is part of the autonomous community of Andalusia and maintains close functional and cultural ties with the capital.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Tomares will witness a partial solar eclipse with maximum coverage occurring at 20:37 local time. At that moment the Sun will stand at just 7.4° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction with an azimuth of 283°. The Sun's low position requires an entirely clear western horizon to avoid missing the phenomenon, although the margin of 5° above the topographic horizon ensures that the eclipse will be visible from clear areas of the municipality.
The weather in August
August in the Aljarafe region is characterized by notable atmospheric stability: according to records from the AEMET station near Tomares, the risk of storms during this month is low, a favourable condition for eclipse observation. The Seville summer typically brings afternoons with clear skies and very dry air, which under normal conditions provides excellent visibility towards the western horizon in the hours before sunset.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Tomares occurred on 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with totality lasting just 72 seconds and briefly plunging the region into twilight in the middle of winter. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse observable from here will not arrive until 13 July 2075, and one must wait until the year 2327 for the following total eclipse, a prospect that underscores the value of the current opportunity.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:37, the Sun will be at 7.4° altitude with an azimuth of 283°, that is, in the west-northwest direction. This position, so close to the horizon, demands finding a location from which the western stretch of sky remains clear. In Tomares, the highest points of the municipality with views towards the Guadalquivir and the Seville countryside offer the best conditions for following the final phases of the eclipse without any obstacle blocking the line of sight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Tomares
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +18.3° | 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
-1.97°
Terrain horizon
2.62°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.79°
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 Tomares
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de Barro | 167 m | 6.4 km | 337° NNW |
| Cerro de la Cruz | 166 m | 6.2 km | 340° NNW |
| Cerro del Lino | 136 m | 5.3 km | 353° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 128 m | 4.9 km | 356° N |
| Cerro Blanco | 118 m | 4.4 km | 1° N |
| Cerro de Santa Brígida | 116 m | 4.3 km | 5° N |
| Cerro de El Carambolo | 87 m | 2.3 km | 18° NNE |
| Cerro del Judío | 43 m | 9.0 km | 345° NNW |
Weather in Tomares in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
5%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Tomares
- 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 Tomares
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Tomares?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Tomares.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Tomares?
Maximum occurs at 20:37 local time (18:37 UTC) in Tomares.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Tomares?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Tomares.
Is Tomares a good place to watch the eclipse?
Tomares is a good option (score 60/100): 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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