Tudela
42.062°, -1.605° · 266 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 5.58° 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 Tudela
Tudela is the second-largest city in Navarre by population, with more than 34,700 inhabitants, and sits at 266 metres altitude in the Ebro Valley in southern Navarre. Located at the confluence of the Ebro and Queiles rivers, it is the hub of the Ribiera Navarra region, a fertile irrigation area known for market gardening. Its position in the Ebro valley gives it a flat, open profile that favours sky observation.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Tudela will experience a total solar eclipse. Maximum totality occurs at 20:28 local time, with the Sun at just 6.6° above the horizon. Given this low position, it is important to ensure you have a clear line of sight towards the west-northwest. The clearance calculated above the topographic horizon is 5.8°, sufficient for totality to be visible from locations with an unobstructed view in that direction.
The weather in August
Data from AEMET for the period 1991–2020 indicates that the risk of thunderstorms in Tudela during August is low. The city, nestled in the Ebro valley in southern Navarre, sits within an area of warm, dry summers typical of the Ebro basin. This climate profile suggests generally favourable conditions for observing the eclipse, though the forecast in the days leading up to the event will always be decisive.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Tudela occurred on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality duration of 2 minutes and 13 seconds. A few years earlier, on 11 November 1901, an annular eclipse covered 82 per cent of the solar disk for 5 minutes and 40 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 27 February 2082, and the next total until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 6.6° above the horizon and at 284° azimuth, a direction corresponding to west-northwest. This low altitude means that totality will occur as the Sun approaches sunset. The clearance above the topographic horizon calculated for Tudela is 5.8°, so any obstruction—building, trees or terrain elevation—in the west-northwest direction could obstruct the view of totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Tudela
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:33 UTC | 19:33 | +16.8° | 275.0° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +6.9° | 283.8° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +6.8° | 284.0° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +6.6° | 284.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:21 UTC | 21:21 | -1.9° | 292.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (292.6°)
Azimuth at C4
292.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.88°
Terrain horizon
1.06°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.58°
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 Tudela
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muga | 860.7 m | 20.0 km | 240° WSW |
| Alto de La Diezma | 834 m | 24.9 km | 210° SSW |
| Las Torres | 817 m | 21.5 km | 228° SW |
| Albortu | 815.5 m | 24.6 km | 206° SSW |
| Puntal del Peñasco | 808 m | 21.8 km | 183° S |
| Cerro del Boquerón | 804 m | 21.3 km | 184° S |
| El Badarron | 768 m | 24.6 km | 187° S |
| La Atalaya | 743 m | 21.6 km | 257° WSW |
Weather in Tudela in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
59%
P75 — cloudier days
97%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Tudela
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 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 Tudela
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Tudela?
Yes — Tudela is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Tudela?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Tudela.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Tudela?
Look WNW (azimuth 284°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Tudela.
How long does totality last in Tudela?
Totality lasts 1 min 23 s in Tudela (C2 to C3).
Is Tudela a good place to watch the eclipse?
Tudela 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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