Torrelavega
43.349°, -4.048° · 31 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 8.21° at C3.
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You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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About Torrelavega
Torrelavega is the second largest urban center in Cantabria, with approximately 55,300 inhabitants, situated at the bottom of the Saja-Besaya valley at just 31 meters above sea level. The city serves as the commercial and industrial hub of the inland Cantabrian region, surrounded by green hills and connected by motorway to Santander, less than thirty kilometers to the north. Its location in a basin surrounded by moderate mountains makes it an interesting vantage point for observing the actual horizon during the eclipse.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Torrelavega lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. At 20:27 local time, contact C3 is reached, the moment when the Sun reaches a height of 8.9° in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 282°), with a clearance of 8.2° above the local topographic horizon; totality will therefore be fully visible from the city provided the sky remains clear.
The weather in August
August in Torrelavega brings moderate temperatures for summer: the average hovers around 19.7 °C, with highs of 23.5 °C and lows of 15.8 °C, according to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020. Average precipitation for the month reaches 64.7 mm, a high value for the summer season, and the risk of thunderstorms is significant. Anyone planning to observe the eclipse should consider the real possibility of cloud cover and consider alternatives in the clearer regions of the Castilian plateau or the Cantabrian coast.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Torrelavega occurred on August 30, 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality duration of 78 seconds. Before that, on April 1, 1764, an annular eclipse occurred that obscured 86.9% of the solar disk for almost six minutes. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not be visible until February 27, 2082, and the next total eclipse until November 17, 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse on August 12, 2026, at 20:27, the Sun is at a height of 8.9° above the horizon, oriented to the west-northwest (azimuth 282°). That position corresponds approximately to the direction that clock hands point at 10 when looking westward: low but still clearly above the terrain. The clearance of 8.2° with respect to the local topographic horizon confirms that totality will be visible in the absence of artificial obstacles in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Torrelavega
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:31 UTC | 19:31 | +19.1° | 272.6° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:26 UTC | 20:26 | +9.2° | 281.8° |
| Maximum | 18:27 UTC | 20:27 | +9.1° | 281.9° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +8.9° | 282.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:20 UTC | 21:20 | +0.3° | 290.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.8°)
Azimuth at C4
290.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.29°
Terrain horizon
0.72°
Sun−terrain margin
+8.21°
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 Torrelavega
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cildá | 1065 m | 21.8 km | 160° SSE |
| Navajos | 1064 m | 22.9 km | 188° S |
| Pico Tordías | 968 m | 20.9 km | 213° SSW |
| Espina del Gallego | 965 m | 19.7 km | 163° SSE |
| Alto de Roiz | 961 m | 21.2 km | 214° SW |
| Alto del Toral | 899 m | 15.7 km | 223° SW |
| Cotero Lobo | 879 m | 16.0 km | 227° SW |
| Pico del Cuervo | 877 m | 17.9 km | 200° SSW |
Weather in Torrelavega in August
Avg. temp.
19.7°C
Max / min
23.5° / 15.8°
Precipitation
64.7 mm
Storm risk
High
Station TORRELAVEGA, SIERRAPANDO, 2 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
7%
Median cloud cover
99%
P75 — cloudier days
100%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Torrelavega
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Torrelavega
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Torrelavega?
Yes — Torrelavega is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Torrelavega?
Maximum occurs at 20:27 local time (18:27 UTC) in Torrelavega.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Torrelavega?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Torrelavega.
How long does totality last in Torrelavega?
Totality lasts 1 min 22 s in Torrelavega (C2 to C3).
Is Torrelavega a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Torrelavega is an excellent choice (score 80/100): 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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