Torremolinos

36.620°, -4.500° · 47 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.33° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

50/100Marginal

94%

Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Torremolinos

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:43 UTC	19:43	+16.7°	276.3°
Maximum	18:38 UTC	20:38	+5.9°	284.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:29 UTC	21:29	-3.5°	291.8°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.8°)

Azimuth at C4

291.8° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-3.46°

Terrain horizon

5.57°

Sun−terrain margin

+0.33°

Peaks near Torremolinos

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 Torremolinos

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Torremolinos?

Yes, but marginally: with 94% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Torremolinos is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Torremolinos?

Maximum occurs at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Torremolinos.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Torremolinos?

Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Torremolinos.

Is Torremolinos a good place to watch the eclipse?

Torremolinos is a good option (score 50/100): 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.