Alfafar
39.417°, -0.383° · 7 m a.s.l.
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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 Alfafar
Alfafar is a municipality in the province of Valencia that belongs to the comarca of l'Horta Sud, in the Valencian Community. Located immediately south of the Valencian capital, it occupies a coastal plain barely 7 meters above sea level. With approximately 20,850 inhabitants, the municipality is part of the Valencia metropolitan area and is surrounded by flat terrain, offering broad views of the sky in multiple directions.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Alfafar will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The moment of maximum obscuration will occur at 20:32 local time, when the Sun will be only 4.5° above the horizon with an azimuth of 286°. The margin between the Sun's altitude and the topographic horizon is about 4 degrees: sufficient to observe totality, provided the west-northwest horizon is clear of buildings or trees.
The weather in August
August in Alfafar follows the coastal Mediterranean pattern: dry heat and abundant sunshine. According to AEMET climatological data for the 1991–2020 period, the average temperature for the month is 26.5 °C, with highs around 30.6 °C and nighttime lows around 22.5 °C. Average monthly accumulated rainfall does not exceed 14.7 mm, and the municipality accumulates about 288 hours of sunlight in August. The probability of clear skies reaches 69%, although there is a moderate risk of afternoon thunderstorms.
Past eclipses
The oldest recorded precedent is the total eclipse of July 18, 1860, 166 years ago, which offered a phase of totality of approximately 92 seconds from this area. Later, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse occurred with an obscuration of 90.4% of the Sun's disk for just under four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next significant annular event over this territory will not arrive until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 4.5° in altitude above the horizon, with an azimuth of 286°, that is, in the west-northwest direction. At such a low angle to the horizon, any obstacle—a building, a row of trees, a hill—can block the view. It is recommended to find a high point or an open space with a clear horizon facing west to guarantee the observation of totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Alfafar
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.8° | 277.3° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.6° | 285.5° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.5° | 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
-4.33°
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 Alfafar
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pic del Besori | 361 m | 17.8 km | 225° SW |
| Alts de València | 335 m | 17.0 km | 226° SW |
| la Rodana del PicIn the Sun's direction | 322 m | 23.8 km | 306° NW |
| Alts de la Guatleta | 308 m | 17.4 km | 233° SW |
| Lloma del Barranc dels Aspres | 306 m | 16.7 km | 228° SW |
| el Puntal | 290 m | 17.2 km | 239° WSW |
| el Cerro | 289 m | 22.1 km | 234° SW |
| la SelletaIn the Sun's direction | 283 m | 21.5 km | 307° NW |
Weather in Alfafar in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
30.6° / 22.5°
Precipitation
14.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALÈNCIA, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
4%
Median cloud cover
32%
P75 — cloudier days
58%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Alfafar
- 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 Alfafar
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Alfafar?
Yes — Alfafar is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Alfafar?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Alfafar.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Alfafar?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Alfafar.
How long does totality last in Alfafar?
Totality lasts 1 min 0 s in Alfafar (C2 to C3).
Is Alfafar a good place to watch the eclipse?
Alfafar 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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