Vilassar de Mar
41.505°, 2.392° · 19 m a.s.l.
Marginal
Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
Marginal: only 1.26° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
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99.6%
Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration
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About Vilassar de Mar
Vilassar de Mar is a coastal municipality in the province of Barcelona, situated in the Maresme region within the autonomous community of Catalonia. With just over 20,700 inhabitants and an elevation of barely 19 meters above sea level, the town extends along the shores of the Mediterranean, between the foothills of Montnegre and the coastline. Its position on the Barcelona littoral gives it a typically Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm, sunny summers.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Vilassar de Mar will fall within the zone of partial eclipse: the Sun will not be completely covered by the Moon, but will reach an appreciable obscuration. Maximum will occur at 20:28 local time, with the Sun very close to the western horizon. At just 3.9 degrees altitude, the verdict is marginal: any obstacle on the western horizon—buildings, trees, or coastal relief—could prevent observation at the moment of maximum.
The weather in August
In August, the climatology of the region according to AEMET data (1991-2020 period) reflects the Mediterranean character of the Maresme coast: the risk of thunderstorms is low, and summer afternoons tend to be stable and luminous. The proximity of the sea acts as a thermal regulator, relieving the heat accumulated in inland Catalonia during the summer months. These conditions usually favor visibility in the evening hours, which is precisely when the eclipse maximum will occur.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Vilassar de Mar took place on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with totality lasting almost four minutes. More recently, on November 11, 1901, an annular eclipse crossed the area, obscuring 82 percent of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to witness another annular eclipse from here.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:28, the Sun will be in the west-northwest quadrant of the sky, with an azimuth of 287 degrees and an altitude of just 3.9 degrees above the horizon. From Vilassar de Mar's coast, this means looking almost directly out to the open sea, in a direction nearly parallel to the coastline, at about the height of nearby buildings. Conditions will be tight and will require a clear horizon in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Vilassar de Mar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +13.6° | 277.9° |
| Maximum | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +3.9° | 286.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:19 UTC | 21:19 | -4.7° | 295.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (295.1°)
Azimuth at C4
295.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.66°
Terrain horizon
2.60°
Sun−terrain margin
+1.26°
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 Vilassar de Mar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roca Centella | 1000.5 m | 24.6 km | 346° NNW |
| la Cuassa | 976.1 m | 24.3 km | 354° N |
| Turó de Santa Margarida | 795.6 m | 23.1 km | 343° NNW |
| Turó de l'Alzina Rodona | 795.4 m | 23.6 km | 353° N |
| Turó de la Fontanella | 780.8 m | 23.3 km | 353° N |
| Puig Cogull | 780.7 m | 23.2 km | 353° N |
| Turó Saperera | 761.2 m | 24.1 km | 358° N |
| Turó d'en Vives | 760.3 m | 21.9 km | 38° NE |
Weather in Vilassar de Mar in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
19%
P75 — cloudier days
64%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Vilassar de Mar
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vilassar de Mar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Vilassar de Mar?
Yes, but marginally: with 99.6% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Vilassar de Mar is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Vilassar de Mar?
Maximum occurs at 20:28 local time (18:28 UTC) in Vilassar de Mar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Vilassar de Mar?
Look WNW (azimuth 287°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Vilassar de Mar.
Is Vilassar de Mar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Vilassar de Mar is a good option (score 60/100): 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.
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