Algemesí
39.190°, -0.436° · 32 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.39° 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 Algemesí
Algemesí is a municipality in the province of Valencia, within the Valencian Community, with a population of around 27,300 inhabitants. Its urban centre sits at 32 metres above sea level on the plain of the Ribera Alta del Xúquer. The town serves as a service hub for the surrounding agricultural region and maintains its own distinct identity within the provincial context. The Mediterranean climate that characterizes this area of Valencia ensures warm, dry summers with little rainfall during the summer months.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Algemesí will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The maximum of totality occurs at 20:33 local time, when the Sun will be just 4.5 degrees above the horizon: a height that requires a clear horizon towards the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). With a margin of 3.4 degrees above the terrain, totality will be visible from the municipality without needing to climb to any elevated point, although it is wise to rule out low obstacles such as buildings or trees in that direction.
The weather in August
In August, Algemesí records, according to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020, an average temperature of 25.8 °C, with highs around 30.3 °C and lows that rarely drop below 21 °C. Average precipitation in August is scarce, barely 14.5 millimetres, and the risk of thunderstorms for this month is low. The climatic outlook is, on the whole, favourable for astronomical observation: warm nights and an atmosphere that historically tends to remain stable in the second week of the month.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Algemesí occurred on 12 May 1706, more than three centuries ago, with a phase of totality lasting just under four minutes. More recently, the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005 reached an obscuration of 90.4 % of the solar disc for roughly four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular event predicted for this locality will take place in July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:33, the Sun will be 4.5 degrees above the horizon, with an azimuth of 286 degrees, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. At that time of evening, the star will already be descending towards the horizon, so observers should orient themselves towards that region of low sky. It is worth checking beforehand that there are no obstacles—buildings, trees or terrain features—in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Algemesí
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.7° | 277.3° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.5° | 285.6° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.5° | 285.6° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.5° | 285.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.4° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.45°
Terrain horizon
1.07°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.39°
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 Algemesí
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Mondúver | 843 m | 24.9 km | 144° SE |
| Pico ColaitaIn the Sun's direction | 828 m | 24.3 km | 290° WNW |
| Pico ColaitaIn the Sun's direction | 828 m | 24.3 km | 290° WNW |
| Alto de los CuchillosIn the Sun's direction | 789 m | 23.5 km | 290° WNW |
| Penyalba | 770.3 m | 23.0 km | 147° SSE |
| Alto de la FontalbaIn the Sun's direction | 767 m | 24.4 km | 288° WNW |
| El diente de la ViejaIn the Sun's direction | 756 m | 24.4 km | 292° WNW |
| Aldaia | 751 m | 24.3 km | 150° SSE |
Weather in Algemesí in August
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
30.3° / 21.2°
Precipitation
14.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station POLINYÀ DE XÚQUER, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
9%
Median cloud cover
23%
P75 — cloudier days
31%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Algemesí
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 Algemesí
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Algemesí?
Yes — Algemesí is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Algemesí?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Algemesí.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Algemesí?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Algemesí.
How long does totality last in Algemesí?
Totality lasts 0 min 2 s in Algemesí (C2 to C3).
Is Algemesí a good place to watch the eclipse?
Algemesí 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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