Málaga
Málaga sees a striking partial eclipse on August 12, 2026, with the Moon covering 94.5% of the Sun at maximum around 8:38 PM local time (CEST). The Sun is only 6° above the horizon at that point, making this a low, dramatic dusk spectacle — but the Sun sets at 9:12 PM while still eclipsed, so sunset is the end of the show.
When it happens in Málaga
| Partial begins | 7:43 PM CEST |
| Maximum (94.5% covered) | 8:38 PM CEST |
| Sun sets — eclipse still in progress | 9:12 PM CEST |
All times local (CEST); the Sun is just 6° up at maximum and sets at 9:12 PM while still eclipsed — the show ends at sunset, so a clear, low horizon is essential.
What you'll see
At 94.5% coverage the daylight turns eerie and silvery, the temperature drops noticeably, and the Sun becomes a razor-thin crescent hanging just above the western horizon. It never goes fully dark and the corona stays hidden — for that you would need to travel to the path of totality across Iceland or northern and eastern Spain.
Where to watch from
At just 6° altitude, the Sun will be cut off by almost any building, hill, or coastal haze, so head to the seafront or find a wide, completely open view toward the west-north-west before 8:38 PM — the Málaga beach promenade is ideal.
Protect your eyes
Because Málaga never sees totality, it is never safe to look at the Sun here without protection. Keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from the first contact around 7:43 PM all the way until the Sun sets at 9:12 PM — there is no moment when unprotected viewing is safe.
Common questions
Will Málaga see a total solar eclipse?
No. Málaga sees a deep partial eclipse — 94.5% of the Sun covered at maximum — but totality never happens here. The nearest path of totality runs across Iceland and northern and eastern Spain.
What time is the eclipse in Málaga?
The Moon starts covering the Sun around 7:43 PM CEST, maximum coverage of 94.5% is at 8:38 PM CEST, and the Sun sets at 9:12 PM while still eclipsed — that sunset is the end of the show from Málaga.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Málaga?
Yes, the entire time. The Sun is never fully covered from Málaga, so there is no safe naked-eye moment at all — keep certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses on from start to finish.