Vista Alegre

40.384°, -3.746° · 652 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 6.15° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Vista Alegre

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:36 UTC	19:36	+17.7°	274.6°
Maximum	18:32 UTC	20:32	+7.3°	283.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-1.6°	291.6°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (291.6°)

Azimuth at C4

291.6° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.60°

Terrain horizon

1.20°

Sun−terrain margin

+6.15°

Peaks near Vista Alegre

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

71%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vista Alegre

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Vista Alegre.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Vista Alegre?

Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Vista Alegre.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Vista Alegre?

Look WNW (azimuth 283°); the Sun will be 7° above the horizon at maximum from Vista Alegre.

Is Vista Alegre a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Vista Alegre 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.