Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:38
Vélez-Málaga
36.781°, -4.103° · 62 m a.s.l.
95% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +6° · 284° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.08° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 95% obscuration
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA · 36.781° N -4.103° W
Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Vélez-Málaga, the Moon covered 95% of the Sun.
At 20:38 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Vélez-Málaga, covering up to 95% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 92/ 100
Full totality visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 68/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga is the capital of the Axarquía region in Málaga province, within the autonomous community of Andalusia. Home to around 74,000 inhabitants and situated 62 meters above sea level, the city spreads along Málaga's eastern coastline, just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. Its coastal position bestows a mild climate and moderate temperatures throughout the year, with hot, dry summers characteristic of the Andalusian coast.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Vélez-Málaga will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:37, with the Sun positioned just 5.7° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with a margin of 3.7° from the local topographic horizon. The eclipse will be visible from the city, though the Sun's low altitude demands finding a location with a completely clear western horizon to avoid missing the moment of greatest coverage.
The weather in August
August in Vélez-Málaga is characterized by a low risk of storms, favoring stable conditions for observation. The city's coastal location on Málaga's Mediterranean shore provides some thermal moderation compared to inland Andalusia. Summers tend to be dry with predominantly clear skies, a typical pattern for Málaga's eastern coastline during this season. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Vélez-Málaga took place on December 22, 1870, 156 years ago, with a totality duration of approximately 98 seconds. Following the current cycle encompassing the 2026, 2027, and 2028 eclipses, the next significant annular eclipse will occur on July 13, 2075, with an obscuration of 87.2 %. To witness another total eclipse from this city will require waiting until June 20, 2327.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:37, the Sun will be positioned at azimuth 284°, that is, nearly due west-northwest. Its altitude above the horizon will be merely 5.7°, equivalent to less than a fist at arm's length above the horizon line. To ensure observation, it is advisable to choose an elevated location or viewpoint from which the terrain profile toward the west does not exceed 2° in angular height.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Vélez-Málaga
In Vélez-Málaga, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:38 local time, with 95% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Vélez-Málaga, the Sun was 6° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 0% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Vélez-Málaga
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:43:05 | 17:43:05 UTC | +16.4° | 276.5° | |
| Maximum | 20:38:09 | 18:38:09 UTC | +5.7° | 284.4° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:55 | 18:55 UTC | +2.6° | 286.8° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:29:40 | 19:29:40 UTC | -3.7° | 292.0° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 36.7811° N
- Longitude
- 4.1027° W
- Elevation
- 62 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:43:05
- Maximum
- 20:38:09
- Eclipse ends
- 21:29:40
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:11:16
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 36s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 95%
- Sun altitude
- +5.7°
- Sun azimuth
- 284.4°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (284.4°)
284.4° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
5.68°
Sun altitude at maximum
2.59°
Terrain horizon
+3.08°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Vélez-Málaga
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroma | 2069 m | 14.5 km | 21° NNE |
| Cima de Tejeda | 2069 m | 14.8 km | 23° NNE |
| Cerro del Sol | 2068 m | 15.0 km | 23° NNE |
| Mojón de tres Términos | 2065 m | 14.6 km | 21° NNE |
| Cerro Tacita de Plata | 1893 m | 15.2 km | 27° NNE |
| Cerro del Selladero | 1836 m | 16.1 km | 20° NNE |
| Cerro del Tojo Fuerte | 1830 m | 15.2 km | 14° NNE |
| Cerro Pozuelo o de la Chapa | 1827 m | 20.0 km | 52° NE |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 5%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Vélez-Málaga
- Last total eclipseDecember 22, 1870156 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vélez-Málaga
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Vélez-Málaga?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 95% covered at maximum from Vélez-Málaga.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Vélez-Málaga?
Maximum occurred at 20:38 local time (18:38 UTC) in Vélez-Málaga.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Vélez-Málaga?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 284°), 6° above the horizon at maximum from Vélez-Málaga.
Was Vélez-Málaga a good place to watch the eclipse?
Vélez-Málaga was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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