Zaragoza
41.656°, -0.877° · 214 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 5.90° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Zaragoza
Zaragoza is the capital of Aragón and Spain's fifth city by population, with close to 687,000 inhabitants. It sits on the banks of the Ebro river, in a broad depression at around 200 metres of altitude, halfway between Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao. The open Ebro valley gives it clear horizons in several directions.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Zaragoza falls within the path of totality of the eclipse: the Moon will completely cover the solar disc for a few moments. The total phase occurs with the Sun low over the horizon. The horizon calculation confirms a wide margin between the Sun and the terrain at the evaluated contact.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data, August in Zaragoza brings a low thunderstorm risk, a favourable condition for observation. The reference station does not provide temperature or rainfall averages for this summary; the Ebro valley, however, is known for its warm, dry summers with frequently clear skies.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Zaragoza was on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago. The last annular one was seen on 11 November 1901. After the eclipses of 2026 to 2028, the next totality over the city will not arrive until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
During totality, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, at about 285° of azimuth, and around 6° above the horizon. Although the computed margin is comfortable, it is still a low altitude: it is worth making sure there are no nearby trees or buildings towards the west. An open spot resolves the observation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Zaragoza
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:34 UTC | 19:34 | +16.1° | 275.7° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:28 UTC | 20:28 | +6.2° | 284.4° |
| Maximum | 18:29 UTC | 20:29 | +6.1° | 284.5° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +5.9° | 284.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:21 UTC | 21:21 | -2.6° | 293.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.1°)
Azimuth at C4
293.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-2.59°
Terrain horizon
0.04°
Sun−terrain margin
+5.90°
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 Zaragoza
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Castellano | 628 m | 23.6 km | 239° WSW |
| Cabezo Sillon | 602 m | 18.1 km | 210° SSW |
| Suelta Alta | 477.8 m | 20.5 km | 81° E |
| Hermenegildos | 442 m | 22.4 km | 4° N |
| Loma Lobera | 439.3 m | 16.3 km | 62° ENE |
| La Puntaza | 427.67 m | 23.9 km | 107° ESE |
| Valdeatalaya | 377.7 m | 12.3 km | 72° ENE |
| Primoral | 370 m | 16.7 km | 96° E |
Weather in Zaragoza in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
30%
P75 — cloudier days
87%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Zaragoza
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseMarch 15, 2249
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Zaragoza
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Zaragoza?
Yes — Zaragoza is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Zaragoza?
Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Zaragoza.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Zaragoza?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 6° above the horizon at maximum from Zaragoza.
How long does totality last in Zaragoza?
Totality lasts 1 min 26 s in Zaragoza (C2 to C3).
Is Zaragoza a good place to watch the eclipse?
Zaragoza will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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