Partial eclipse begins09:45:24
Maximum, 86.2% covered10:51:08
Partial eclipse ends12:02:34
Eclipse times in Madrid
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:45:24 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:51:08 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:02:34 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 86.2% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 40° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 101° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 40.4168, -3.7038. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 40° above the horizon towards the east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 4 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east can block the view.
Where to go for totality
The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Madrid is Tarifa or Cádiz, about 6 to 7 hours by road, or a high-speed train to Málaga and a short drive west. If you can make the trip, leave the evening before: roads into the path are expected to be very busy on the morning of the eclipse.
Questions about the eclipse in Madrid
- Will there be a total eclipse in Madrid?
- No. Madrid is outside the path of totality. At most 86.2% of the Sun will be covered, at 10:51:08 local time (UTC+2).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Madrid?
- The nearest practical option is Tarifa or Cádiz, about 6 to 7 hours by road, or a high-speed train to Málaga and a short drive west.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Madrid?
- Yes, for the whole eclipse. Because the Sun is never completely covered here, it is never safe to look at it without certified eclipse glasses.