Valdemoro
40.191°, -3.679° · 607 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.12° at peak.
75/100Very good
99.8%
Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Valdemoro
Valdemoro is a municipality in Madrid province, located within the Community of Madrid, with just over 74,700 inhabitants. Situated at 607 metres altitude on the southern plateau, it occupies a strategic position along the A-4 corridor, between the capital and Toledo. Its terrain is flat and open, making it easy to observe clear views of the horizon in practically all directions.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Valdemoro will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum obscuration occurs at 20:32, with the Sun at only 7.2° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction. The margin with respect to the topographic horizon is 6.1°, enough for the phenomenon to be perfectly visible from open ground, though it is advisable to position the observation point away from obstacles to the west.
The weather in August
August in Valdemoro is hot and dry, with an average temperature of 26 °C and highs around 33 °C according to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020. Monthly precipitation is sparse, barely 7.8 mm, and the municipality accumulates around 347 hours of sunshine that month. The probability of clear sky reaches 84 %, although there is a moderate risk of afternoon thunderstorms typical of the interior of the peninsula.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Valdemoro dates back to 8 July 1842, 184 years ago, with a totality of just over two minutes. In more recent times, the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005 covered 90.3 % of the solar disc for almost four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not reach this area until 8 December 2113.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 7.2° altitude and its azimuth will be 283°, pointing almost due west with a slight inclination toward the north. This low position on the horizon makes it advisable to choose a location with a clear view toward the west-northwest, without buildings or trees obstructing the final degrees of the Sun's path.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Valdemoro
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:37 UTC | 19:37 | +17.6° | 274.8° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +7.2° | 283.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -1.8° | 291.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (291.7°)
Azimuth at C4
291.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.77°
Terrain horizon
1.09°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.12°
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 Valdemoro
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecillo | 751 m | 20.4 km | 115° ESE |
| Cerro Almodóvar | 726 m | 22.8 km | 17° NNE |
| Cerro de Buenavista | 703 m | 14.3 km | 333° NNW |
| Rivas | 698.8 m | 23.2 km | 34° NE |
| Pingarrón | 695 m | 13.9 km | 82° E |
| Cerro Barbero | 694 m | 20.0 km | 117° ESE |
| El Monte | 691 m | 20.0 km | 116° ESE |
| Majadas | 689 m | 17.9 km | 117° ESE |
Weather in Valdemoro in August
Avg. temp.
26°C
Max / min
32.9° / 19.1°
Precipitation
7.8 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station GETAFE, 13 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
1%
P75 — cloudier days
62%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Valdemoro
- Last total eclipseJuly 8, 1842184 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseDecember 8, 2113
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Valdemoro
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Valdemoro?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Valdemoro.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Valdemoro?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Valdemoro.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Valdemoro?
Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Valdemoro.
Is Valdemoro a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yes, Valdemoro is an excellent choice (score 75/100): 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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