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

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°

Peaks near Torre del Mar

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

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.