Yecla
38.614°, -1.115° · 620 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.79° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Yecla
Yecla is a municipality in the Region of Murcia located in the far northeast of the province, on the border with the provinces of Albacete and Alicante. Situated at 620 metres above sea level, it sits on an elevated plain with a semi-arid character surrounded by mountain ranges. With around 35,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most populated municipalities in inland Murcia. Its terrain, dominated by vineyards and olive groves, reflects the dry continental climate that characterises this part of southeastern Spain.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Yecla will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum at 20:34 local time. The Sun will reach a height of 4.6 degrees above the horizon at that moment, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 285°). With a margin of 3.8 degrees over the local terrain, observation will be guaranteed from positions with clear western horizons. However, the Sun's low altitude recommends seeking an elevated point free of obstacles to the west for a complete view of the maximum.
The weather in August
August in Yecla falls under the intense sun of the Murcian interior's summer. AEMET data from the period 1991–2020 record a low risk of storms in this month, which means the skies are typically stable during summer afternoons. The altitude of 620 metres above sea level moderates night-time temperatures compared to the Murcian coast. In short, August weather conditions in Yecla prove favourable for eclipse observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Yecla took place on 28 May 1900, 126 years ago, with a totality of one minute and fifteen seconds. More recently, the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005 — 21 years ago — covered 90.4% of the solar disc with a visible ring lasting nearly three minutes. The next annular eclipse in this area is expected on 13 July 2075, with an obscuration of 87.3% and an annular phase lasting nearly four minutes.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of the eclipse's maximum, at 20:34 local time, the Sun will be 4.6 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 285°). At that hour, sunlight strikes almost horizontally and shadows extend greatly elongated towards the east. From Yecla, the practical reference for orientation is to look almost due west, with a slight turn of roughly fifteen degrees towards the north, where the Sun will have positioned itself very close to sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Yecla
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +15.0° | 277.2° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.6° | 285.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -4.4° | 293.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.4°)
Azimuth at C4
293.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.39°
Terrain horizon
0.82°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.79°
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 Yecla
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Madama | 1371 m | 21.1 km | 192° SSW |
| Cerro del Quemado | 1309 m | 20.4 km | 191° S |
| Morra del Búho | 1275 m | 19.9 km | 187° S |
| Morra Oscura | 1248 m | 19.8 km | 194° SSW |
| Alto de la Capilla del Fraile | 1238 m | 15.7 km | 146° SE |
| Loma de Enmedio | 1148 m | 19.9 km | 185° S |
| Loma de los Carboneros | 1107 m | 20.7 km | 187° S |
| Buey | 1087 m | 19.3 km | 227° SW |
Weather in Yecla in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
8%
P75 — cloudier days
43%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Yecla
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 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 Yecla
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Yecla?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Yecla.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Yecla?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Yecla.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Yecla?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Yecla.
Is Yecla a good place to watch the eclipse?
Yecla 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.
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