Totana
37.769°, -1.502° · 262 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.01° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration
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About Totana
Totana is a municipality in the province of Murcia, in the Murcia Region, with about 29,000 inhabitants. Situated at 262 meters altitude in the southeastern peninsula, it forms part of an inland region that combines agricultural and industrial activity. Its position in Murcian lands, with a relatively open horizon towards the west, makes it a point of interest for observing the solar eclipse of August 2026.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Totana will experience a partial solar eclipse whose maximum occurs at 8:35 p.m. local time. At that moment, the Sun will be just 4.4 degrees above the horizon, with a margin of 2.3 degrees above the topographic profile of the surroundings. The eclipse is visible, but the Sun's low altitude requires choosing an observation point with no obstacles to the west-northwest: any building, tree, or elevation in that direction can obstruct the view.
The weather in August
AEMET data from the 1991–2020 period indicates a low risk of storms in August for Totana, which is favorable for eclipse viewing. Temperature, precipitation, and hours of sunshine parameters are not available in this station's records, so a complete assessment of weather that day should rely on updated meteorological forecasts as the date approaches.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Totana occurred on May 12, 1706, more than 320 years ago, with a totality phase lasting three and a half minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for an annular eclipse, and until June 20, 2327 for the next total eclipse to cross this Murcian municipality.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, at 8:35 p.m. local time, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 285 degrees and an altitude of barely 4.4 degrees above the horizon. This low inclination, equivalent to approximately the width of four fingers at arm's length, announces an imminent sunset. Observation requires a location with the western horizon completely clear of obstructions.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Totana
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:41 UTC | 19:41 | +14.9° | 277.4° |
| Maximum | 18:35 UTC | 20:35 | +4.4° | 285.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:26 UTC | 21:26 | -4.7° | 293.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.3°)
Azimuth at C4
293.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.69°
Terrain horizon
2.41°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.01°
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 Totana
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Espuña | 1583 m | 12.3 km | 329° NNW |
| Poyos de Pedro López | 1568 m | 13.3 km | 321° NW |
| Alto del Rivazuelo | 1531 m | 23.6 km | 312° NW |
| Morrón de Rivazuelo | 1529 m | 23.6 km | 312° NW |
| Cerro de la Selva | 1521 m | 24.1 km | 315° NW |
| Peña Soleada | 1514 m | 12.0 km | 328° NNW |
| Pinos Blancos | 1512 m | 13.6 km | 328° NNW |
| Morra de las Moscas | 1502 m | 12.4 km | 338° NNW |
Weather in Totana in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
7%
P75 — cloudier days
10%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Totana
- 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 Totana
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Totana?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Totana.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Totana?
Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Totana.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Totana?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Totana.
Is Totana a good place to watch the eclipse?
Totana 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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