Zamora

41.506°, -5.745° · 662 m a.s.l.

Visible

The Sun clears local terrain by 8.95° at C3.

90/100Excellent

100%

You'll see full totality. C3 — the end of totality — is visible above the horizon.

Total eclipse · 100% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Zamora

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:34 UTC	19:34	+19.7°	272.6°
C2 — Totality begins	18:30 UTC	20:30	+9.4°	281.6°
Maximum	18:30 UTC	20:30	+9.3°	281.7°
C3 — Totality ends	18:31 UTC	20:31	+9.2°	281.7°
C4 — Partial ends	19:23 UTC	21:23	+0.2°	290.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (290.2°)

Azimuth at C4

290.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

0.23°

Terrain horizon

0.30°

Sun−terrain margin

+8.95°

Peaks near Zamora

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

17%

P75 — cloudier days

65%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Zamora

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

Yes — Zamora is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Zamora?

Maximum occurs at 20:30 local time (18:30 UTC) in Zamora.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Zamora?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Zamora.

How long does totality last in Zamora?

Totality lasts 0 min 35 s in Zamora (C2 to C3).

Is Zamora a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Zamora is an excellent choice (score 90/100): 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.