Torrejón de Ardoz
40.455°, -3.470° · 588 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.78° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Torrejón de Ardoz
A city in the Community of Madrid with over 118,000 inhabitants, Torrejón de Ardoz lies on the right bank of the Henares River, at 588 metres altitude and roughly 24 km northeast of the centre of the capital. It is part of the Henares corridor, one of the most active urban and industrial belts in the region. Its position on the Madrid plateau gives it dry, sunny summers typical of the southern submeseta continental climate.
For this eclipse
Torrejón de Ardoz lies within the path of totality of the eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum obscuration arrives at 20:31, when the Sun will be just 7.1° above the geometric horizon. The margin above the actual horizon of the terrain is 6.8°, so totality (contact C3) should be visible from a clear viewpoint to the west-northwest. It is advisable to choose an elevated location free of obstacles in that direction to ensure good viewing.
The weather in August
August in Torrejón de Ardoz is warm and predominantly dry: average temperatures hover around 25 °C, with typical highs of 33 °C and lows around 17 °C. The probability of clear skies exceeds 83%, with more than 344 hours of sunshine in the month according to AEMET data from 1991–2020. The thunderstorm risk is moderate: afternoons may occasionally bring isolated thundershowers, though these are not frequent in this plateau region.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Torrejón de Ardoz took place on 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality duration of just under two minutes. More recently, on 3 October 2005 an annular eclipse occurred with an obscuration of 90.3% and an annular phase lasting almost four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026–2028, the next annular eclipse to reach the area will not arrive until December 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.1° altitude above the horizon, oriented to the west-northwest (azimuth 283°). With the Sun so close to the horizon, its path will descend gradually as the afternoon progresses towards sunset. To make the most of the observation, it is recommended to seek clear horizons towards the west-northwest and verify that no buildings, trees or relief features obstruct the view in those final degrees above the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Torrejón de Ardoz
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +17.6° | 274.8° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.1° | 283.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.7° | 291.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.8°)
Azimuth at C4
291.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.73°
Terrain horizon
0.36°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.78°
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 Torrejón de Ardoz
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Virgen | 837 m | 13.6 km | 75° ENE |
| Ecce-Homo | 836 m | 12.8 km | 76° ENE |
| Cerro del Castillo | 749 m | 13.5 km | 347° NNW |
| La Tortuga | 731 m | 12.4 km | 73° ENE |
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 13.3 km | 235° SW |
| TamborIn the Sun's direction | 724.3 m | 23.9 km | 286° WNW |
| Cerro del Tordo | 716 m | 8.3 km | 342° NNW |
| Cerro Pajero | 702 m | 15.5 km | 345° NNW |
Weather in Torrejón de Ardoz in August
Avg. temp.
25.2°C
Max / min
33.3° / 17.1°
Precipitation
8.9 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station TORREJÓN DE ARDOZ, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
7%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Torrejón de Ardoz
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Torrejón de Ardoz
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Torrejón de Ardoz?
Yes — Torrejón de Ardoz is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Torrejón de Ardoz?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Torrejón de Ardoz.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Torrejón de Ardoz?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Torrejón de Ardoz.
How long does totality last in Torrejón de Ardoz?
Totality lasts 0 min 36 s in Torrejón de Ardoz (C2 to C3).
Is Torrejón de Ardoz a good place to watch the eclipse?
Torrejón de Ardoz will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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