Torre-Pacheco
37.743°, -0.954° · 43 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.51° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
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About Torre-Pacheco
Torre-Pacheco is a municipality in Murcia province, in the Murcia Region, situated in the Iberian Peninsula's southeast at an elevation of 43 metres. The terrain is gently rolling, with open horizons across most directions. Its population of around 35,600 makes it a medium-sized locality within the region's municipalities. The Mediterranean climate of the Iberian southeast defines its hot, dry summers.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Torre-Pacheco will witness a partial solar eclipse whose maximum occurs at 20:35. At that time, the Sun will barely reach 4° above the horizon, oriented at azimuth 286°—nearly due west-northwest. With a margin of only 3.5° above the topographic horizon, the eclipse will be visible only if your sightline in that direction remains clear of obstructions. This low solar elevation makes the choice of observation point critical.
The weather in August
August in Torre-Pacheco brings the conditions typical of the Iberian southeast: an average temperature of 26.6 °C, with highs around 32 °C and lows above 21 °C. Rainfall is sparse that month, averaging 11.5 mm, and thunderstorm risk is low. According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, August ranks among the most meteorologically stable months of the year.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Torre-Pacheco occurred on 12 May 1706, some 320 years ago, with totality lasting approximately two minutes and forty-four seconds. Beyond the eclipse window covered through 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 13 July 2075, and a new total eclipse must wait until 20 June 2327. This timeline underscores how rare total solar alignments are for any fixed point on Earth.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum on 12 August 2026 at 20:35, the Sun will stand just 4° above the horizon at azimuth 286°—nearly due west-northwest. This very grazing angle demands that you have a clear sightline in that direction, with no buildings, vegetation, or terrain rises exceeding the available margin. With barely 3.5° of clearance above the topographic horizon, any obstruction in the west-northwest quadrant can render the eclipse invisible.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Torre-Pacheco
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +14.4° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:35 UTC | 20:35 | +4.0° | 285.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:26 UTC | 21:26 | -5.1° | 293.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.6°)
Azimuth at C4
293.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-5.05°
Terrain horizon
0.52°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.51°
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-Pacheco
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbares | 647 m | 21.1 km | 344° NNW |
| Peñas Blancas | 625 m | 23.4 km | 229° SW |
| Pico del Relojero | 604 m | 23.9 km | 323° NW |
| La Muela | 546 m | 21.6 km | 216° SW |
| Morra de los Garabitos | 546 m | 23.5 km | 220° SW |
| Altahona | 532 m | 20.8 km | 349° N |
| Cabezo del Puerto | 528 m | 24.7 km | 315° NW |
| Morra de las Casas | 499 m | 23.4 km | 225° SW |
Weather in Torre-Pacheco in August
Avg. temp.
26.6°C
Max / min
32° / 21.2°
Precipitation
11.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station TORRE-PACHECO, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
8%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Torre-Pacheco
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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-Pacheco
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Torre-Pacheco?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Torre-Pacheco.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Torre-Pacheco?
Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Torre-Pacheco.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Torre-Pacheco?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Torre-Pacheco.
Is Torre-Pacheco a good place to watch the eclipse?
Torre-Pacheco 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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