Vilafranca del Penedès

41.346°, 1.697° · 229 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 2.75° at peak.

70/100Good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Vilafranca del Penedès

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:35 UTC	19:35	+14.1°	277.5°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+4.2°	286.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:20 UTC	21:20	-4.3°	294.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.7°)

Azimuth at C4

294.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.35°

Terrain horizon

1.47°

Sun−terrain margin

+2.75°

Peaks near Vilafranca del Penedès

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

18%

P75 — cloudier days

36%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vilafranca del Penedès

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Vilafranca del Penedès?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Vilafranca del Penedès.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Vilafranca del Penedès?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Vilafranca del Penedès.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Vilafranca del Penedès?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Vilafranca del Penedès.

Is Vilafranca del Penedès a good place to watch the eclipse?

Vilafranca del Penedès is a good option (score 70/100): all eclipse phases are 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.