Tomelloso
39.158°, -3.022° · 669 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.30° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Tomelloso
Tomelloso is a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, in the heart of Castilla-La Mancha, with a population of just over 36,000. Situated at 669 metres altitude on the La Mancha plain, it is one of the region's most important wine-producing centres, surrounded by extensive vineyards that sprawl across an almost horizontal topography. Its open sky and the minimal elevation of the surrounding terrain directly shape astronomical observation from the municipality.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Tomelloso will fall within the zone of partial eclipse: the lunar disc will cover part of the Sun without reaching totality. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:33, when the Sun will be just 6.2° above the horizon. With the Sun so low in the late afternoon, any obstruction to the west-northwest—buildings, trees or terrain—can interfere with viewing. The estimated clearance above the topographic horizon is 6.3°, which allows you to see the maximum from an unobstructed vantage point.
The weather in August
August in Tomelloso is the driest and sunniest month of the Manchego year. AEMET data from the period 1991–2020 show a low risk of thunderstorms in August, which bodes well for the eclipse. August afternoons on the Castilian plateau tend to be warm and stable, with clear skies predominating over cloud cover, though occasional afternoon convective storms, though infrequent, are not impossible at this time of year.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Tomelloso occurred on 28 May 1900, 126 years ago, with a duration of 83 seconds of totality. Since then, no eclipse of this type has crossed the Manchego sky. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, you will have to wait until 13 July 2075 to see an annular eclipse from this municipality, when the Moon will cover 87.3% of the solar diameter for just over three minutes.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:33 on 12 August, the Sun will be at 284° azimuth, a direction almost exactly west-northwest. At a height of just 6.2° above the horizon, it will be very close to sunset. To observe the eclipse, it is best to find a vantage point with a clear horizon in that direction, away from buildings or tall vegetation that might hide it at such a low elevation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Tomelloso
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +16.7° | 275.8° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +6.2° | 284.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -2.8° | 292.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.3°)
Azimuth at C4
292.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.83°
Terrain horizon
-0.10°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.30°
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 Tomelloso
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
Weather in Tomelloso in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
53%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Tomelloso
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Tomelloso
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Tomelloso?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Tomelloso.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Tomelloso?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Tomelloso.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Tomelloso?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Tomelloso.
Is Tomelloso a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Tomelloso is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.
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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