Solar Eclipse in Huesca
Partial August 12, 2026 — Aragón
On August 12, 2026, Huesca will experience a partial solar eclipse with 99.99% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 20:28 local time, with the sun 6° above the horizon toward the west. While totality won't be reached from this location, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. At only 6° elevation, an obstacle taller than 105 m within 1 km blocks the eclipsed sun in that direction — use Heliora to ray-cast the actual horizon at your exact pin and see whether terrain blocks the view. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
A live hour-by-hour cloud forecast for eclipse day will be available here from July 27, 2026, when August 12 enters the 16-day forecast window.
Simulate the eclipse from Huesca with real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in Huesca
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:27 | 17:54 | 43m / 43m |
| February | 07:57 | 18:34 | 39m / 39m |
| March | 07:13 | 19:07 | 37m / 37m |
| April | 07:21 | 20:42 | 38m / 38m |
| May | 06:40 | 21:15 | 40m / 40m |
| June | 06:25 | 21:39 | 42m / 42m |
| July | 06:38 | 21:35 | 41m / 41m |
| August | 07:09 | 21:02 | 39m / 38m |
| September | 07:41 | 20:11 | 37m / 37m |
| October | 08:14 | 19:20 | 38m / 38m |
| November | 07:51 | 17:40 | 42m / 42m |
| December | 08:22 | 17:30 | 45m / 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Huesca?
- The partial phase begins at 19:33 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 20:28.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Huesca?
- From Huesca the eclipse will be partial, with 99.99% of the sun's disc obscured.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Huesca?
- The sun will be at 6° altitude at maximum eclipse. Since it will be quite low, make sure you have a clear view toward the west.
- Do I need special glasses to watch the eclipse?
- Yes, you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- Will the sun be above the horizon during the eclipse in Huesca?
- Yes, the sun will be at 6° altitude at maximum. Since it will be quite low toward the west, find a spot with a clear horizon or use Heliora to check if mountains or buildings block your view.
- How long does totality last?
- From this location the eclipse is partial (99.99% obscuration), so there is no totality phase.
- Which direction should I face during the eclipse?
- At maximum eclipse, the sun will be toward the west at roughly 285° azimuth. Make sure you have a clear view in that direction.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.