Alboraya
39.500°, -0.350° · 10 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.04° 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 Alboraya
Alboraya is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with approximately 24,200 inhabitants. Located just 10 meters above sea level, it occupies part of the historic coastal farmland surrounding the city of Valencia, with which it borders directly to the north. Its territory extends from the agricultural fields inland to the Mediterranean waterfront, forming a flat, open landscape characteristic of the coastal municipalities along this stretch of the Spanish coast.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Alboraya will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:32 local time, when the Sun reaches contact C3. The most notable condition is the very low solar altitude at that moment: barely 4.5° above the horizon. The margin with respect to the calculated topographic horizon is 4.1°, which makes an observation point with a completely unobstructed west-northwest horizon absolutely essential.
The weather in August
August in Alboraya is framed within a Mediterranean coastal climate, with high summer temperatures and scarce precipitation. Data from the AEMET network for the period 1991–2020 indicate that the risk of thunderstorms in August is low for this area. This circumstance is favorable for observing the eclipse, as it reduces the probability that convective clouds will interrupt the view of the Sun during the late afternoon hours of 12 August.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Alboraya occurred on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a duration of approximately two minutes. More recently, on 3 October 2005, an annular eclipse offered a coverage of 90.4% of the solar disk for just over three minutes. No total eclipse is predicted for the area after 2028; the next annular eclipse will not arrive until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 4.5° above the horizon, with an azimuth of 286°, that is, in the west-northwest direction. Such a low solar position requires a completely open horizon in that direction: any obstacle—a building, a row of trees, or a small hill—could block the view of the corona. Ideal locations will be those facing west-northwest with the fewest possible buildings, such as beaches or open land near the coast.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Alboraya
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.8° | 277.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.7° | 285.5° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.6° | 285.6° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.5° | 285.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.3° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.30°
Terrain horizon
0.42°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.04°
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 Alboraya
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| els Rebalsadors | 801 m | 23.7 km | 339° NNW |
| el Cierro | 737 m | 23.6 km | 344° NNW |
| Alt del Pi | 716 m | 21.7 km | 349° NNW |
| Puntal de l'Abella | 662 m | 21.5 km | 353° N |
| Garbí | 604 m | 22.1 km | 355° N |
| el Garbí | 593 m | 21.9 km | 356° N |
| la Gorrissa | 586 m | 21.8 km | 338° NNW |
| Mola de Segart | 565 m | 19.2 km | 352° N |
Weather in Alboraya in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
34%
P75 — cloudier days
51%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Alboraya
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Alboraya
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Alboraya?
Yes — Alboraya is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Alboraya?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Alboraya.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Alboraya?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Alboraya.
How long does totality last in Alboraya?
Totality lasts 1 min 10 s in Alboraya (C2 to C3).
Is Alboraya a good place to watch the eclipse?
Alboraya 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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