Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:39
Torremolinos
36.620°, -4.500° · 47 m a.s.l.
94% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 39/100 Sun at +6° · 284° WNW
Local terrain rises 1.16° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 94% obscuration
TORREMOLINOS · 36.620° N -4.500° W
Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Torremolinos, the Moon covered 94% of the Sun.
At 20:39 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Torremolinos, covering up to 94% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 100/ 100
Full totality visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 68/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Torremolinos
Torremolinos is a coastal municipality in the province of Málaga, in Andalucía, situated on the shores of the Mediterranean at just 47 metres above sea level. With over 65,000 inhabitants, it forms part of the urban agglomeration of the Costa del Sol and lies only a few kilometres southwest of the Málaga capital. Its flat coastline and low altitude determine a very open marine horizon towards the west, a decisive factor for observing the eclipse.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Torremolinos will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse will occur at 20:38 local time, when the Sun will be just 5.9° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 284°). The margin between solar altitude and topographic horizon is only 0.4°, placing the observation in the marginal zone: any obstacle—buildings, hills or haze—can obscure the phenomenon.
The weather in August
August in Torremolinos is characterised by a low risk of storms, which favours clear nights and afternoons with relative frequency. Data from the AEMET weather station 6088X (series 1991–2020) confirms that this month is one of the most stable of the year on the Málaga Costa del Sol. Mediterranean sea breezes typically moderate the conditions, although haze from the Strait can reduce visibility on the low horizon during summer afternoons.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Torremolinos dates back to 22 December 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality of approximately two minutes. After the eclipse cycle of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 to witness an annular eclipse from this city. The next total eclipse will not arrive until 20 June 2327, making the coming years an exceptionally concentrated window of observation.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be positioned to the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 284° and an altitude of 5.9° above the horizon. Such a low position demands a completely clear marine or open-field horizon in that direction. Torremolinos' coastal façade, facing south and southwest, offers favourable observation points from which the marine horizon is unobstructed towards the west.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Torremolinos
In Torremolinos, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:39 local time, with 94% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Torremolinos, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Torremolinos
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:43:21 | 17:43:21 UTC | +16.7° | 276.3° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:33 | 18:33 UTC | +7.0° | 283.3° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:38:30 | 18:38:30 UTC | +5.9° | 284.2° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:30:04 | 19:30:04 UTC | -3.5° | 291.8° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 36.6204° N
- Longitude
- 4.4998° W
- Elevation
- 47 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:43:21
- Maximum
- 20:38:30
- Eclipse ends
- 21:30:04
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:12:35
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 43s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 95%
- Sun altitude
- +5.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 284.2°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (284.2°)
284.2° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
5.87°
Sun altitude at maximum
7.04°
Terrain horizon
-1.16°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Torremolinos
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Mijas | 1150 m | 14.3 km | 267° W |
| Pico Mendoza | 1045 m | 12.9 km | 266° W |
| Reina | 1032 m | 24.5 km | 28° NNE |
| Alto de Letria | 811 m | 24.5 km | 39° NE |
| Santi-Petri | 797 m | 24.3 km | 340° NNW |
| Matanza | 775 m | 21.0 km | 31° NNE |
| Monte Calamorro | 770 m | 5.5 km | 266° W |
| Cerro Guerrero | 681 m | 6.2 km | 265° W |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 8%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Torremolinos
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Torremolinos
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Torremolinos?
Geometrically yes (94% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Torremolinos.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Torremolinos?
Maximum occurred at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Torremolinos.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Torremolinos?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Torremolinos.
Was Torremolinos a good place to watch the eclipse?
Torremolinos was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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