Torre del Mar
36.742°, -4.093° · 6 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.54° at peak.
60/100Good
95%
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
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Eclipse schedule in Torre del Mar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:43 UTC | 19:43 | +16.4° | 276.5° |
| Maximum | 18:38 UTC | 20:38 | +5.7° | 284.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:29 UTC | 21:29 | -3.7° | 292.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.0°)
Azimuth at C4
292.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.66°
Terrain horizon
2.14°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.54°
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 Torre del Mar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroma | 2069 m | 18.4 km | 13° NNE |
| Cima de Tejeda | 2069 m | 18.7 km | 15° NNE |
| Cerro del Sol | 2068 m | 18.8 km | 16° NNE |
| Mojón de tres Términos | 2065 m | 18.5 km | 14° NNE |
| Cerro Tacita de Plata | 1893 m | 18.9 km | 19° NNE |
| Cerro del Selladero | 1836 m | 20.0 km | 13° NNE |
| Cerro del Tojo Fuerte | 1830 m | 19.3 km | 8° N |
| Cerro Pozuelo o de la Chapa | 1827 m | 22.4 km | 42° NE |
Weather in Torre del Mar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Torre del Mar
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 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 Torre del Mar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Torre del Mar?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 95% covered at maximum from Torre del Mar.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Torre del Mar?
Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Torre del Mar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Torre del Mar?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Torre del Mar.
Is Torre del Mar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Torre del Mar 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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