Valladolid
41.655°, -4.724° · 702 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 7.78° at C3.
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You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.
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About Valladolid
Valladolid is located in the community of Castile and León, 702 meters above the Castilian interior plains. The city has over 300,000 inhabitants and is an important historic and cultural center. Its location on the high plains provides particular conditions for observing astronomical events in northern Spain.
For this eclipse
The total eclipse of August 12, 2026 will reach maximum in Valladolid at 20:30 local time. The Sun will occupy a position in the west-northwest at an azimuth of 282 degrees, maintaining an altitude of 8.5 degrees above the horizon. At this moderate altitude, observation will be viable from locations with unobstructed western horizon.
The weather in August
August in Valladolid presents a moderate continental climate. Average temperatures hover around 22.5 degrees Celsius, with highs reaching 30.4 degrees and lows of 14.5. Precipitation is relatively low, with an average of 12.2 millimeters. The probability of clear sky is high, reaching 81 percent, and storm risk is moderate.
Past eclipses
Valladolid witnessed a total eclipse 121 years ago, on August 30, 1905, with a totality duration of just 42 seconds. Later, an annular eclipse was visible on October 3, 2005, just two decades ago. The next total eclipse the city will see will not occur until February 27, 2082, though an annular eclipse will pass before that same year.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, the Sun moves west-northwest from Valladolid, at an altitude of 8.5 degrees above the horizon. Its apparent path follows the characteristic summer direction of the Castilian plateau, gradually declining toward the western horizon. The moderate solar altitude facilitates observation with adequate visual protection and a clear western horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Valladolid
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +19.0° | 273.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +8.8° | 282.1° |
| Maximum | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +8.7° | 282.2° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +8.5° | 282.3° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | -0.2° | 290.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (290.8°)
Azimuth at C4
290.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.23°
Terrain horizon
0.75°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.78°
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 Valladolid
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico de la Muela | 860 m | 23.1 km | 143° SE |
| Pico Valdeaire | 859 m | 23.2 km | 149° SSE |
| San Torcaz | 852 m | 7.0 km | 79° E |
| Pico del Águila | 846 m | 5.1 km | 128° SE |
| Cuesta del Pico | 845 m | 5.6 km | 133° SE |
| Cerro de San Cristóbal | 844 m | 5.0 km | 156° SSE |
| Pico El Calvario | 844 m | 22.3 km | 152° SSE |
| Pico de la Cuchilla | 842 m | 14.1 km | 111° ESE |
Weather in Valladolid in August
Avg. temp.
22.5°C
Max / min
30.4° / 14.5°
Precipitation
12.2 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALLADOLID, 3 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
3%
P75 — cloudier days
95%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Valladolid
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Valladolid
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Valladolid?
Yes — Valladolid is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Valladolid?
Maximum occurs at 20:30 local time (18:30 UTC) in Valladolid.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Valladolid?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Valladolid.
How long does totality last in Valladolid?
Totality lasts 1 min 32 s in Valladolid (C2 to C3).
Is Valladolid a good place to watch the eclipse?
Valladolid 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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