Valdepeñas

38.762°, -3.385° · 714 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.43° at peak.

75/100Very good

98%

Partial eclipse · 98% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Valdepeñas

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+16.8°	275.8°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+6.2°	284.1°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-2.8°	292.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (292.1°)

Azimuth at C4

292.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-2.85°

Terrain horizon

-0.18°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.43°

Peaks near Valdepeñas

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

17%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Valdepeñas

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 98% covered at maximum from Valdepeñas.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Valdepeñas?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Valdepeñas.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Valdepeñas?

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

Is Valdepeñas a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Valdepeñas 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.