Almoradí
38.109°, -0.792° · 17 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.92° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Almoradí
Almoradí is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, with just over 20,500 inhabitants. It sits at barely 17 meters above sea level in the Vega Baja del Segura, an alluvial plain in the southeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula where the Segura River has shaped a landscape of orchards and orange groves for centuries. Its position on the Mediterranean coast gives it the warm, dry climate typical of southeastern Spain.
For this eclipse
The eclipse of August 12, 2026, will be seen from Almoradí as a partial eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:34, when the Sun will be just 4.1° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). Although the margin above the topographic horizon is 3.9°, the Sun's low altitude requires a western horizon completely clear of obstacles—buildings, trees, or elevations—to avoid missing the moment of greatest obscuration.
The weather in August
August in Almoradí is the hottest month of the year. According to AEMET records from the 1991-2020 period, the average temperature hovers around 26.4 °C, with average highs reaching 30.9 °C and nighttime lows of 21.9 °C. Precipitation is very scarce: barely 12 mm spread across the entire month, and the risk of thunderstorms is low. Overall, the climatic conditions for the afternoon of the eclipse are favorable in this part of Alicante's coast.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Almoradí took place on May 28, 1900, 126 years ago, with totality lasting just 54 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075, for the next annular eclipse in this area, and until June 20, 2327, for the next total eclipse—more than three centuries of waiting.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of greatest obscuration, the Sun will be 4.1° above the horizon, with an azimuth of 286°. This is equivalent to looking almost due west with a slight deviation toward the northwest: roughly in the direction the Sun is about to set. The low altitude makes it essential to position the observation point with the western horizon completely free of obstacles to appreciate the phenomenon at its peak.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Almoradí
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +14.5° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:35 UTC | 20:35 | +4.1° | 285.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:26 UTC | 21:26 | -4.9° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.92°
Terrain horizon
0.20°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.92°
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 Almoradí
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Vella | 838 m | 19.7 km | 343° NNW |
| Pic de Sant Gaità | 818 m | 19.5 km | 332° NNW |
| Alt de Sant Juri | 812 m | 19.7 km | 336° NNW |
| Cerro del Agudo | 731 m | 21.7 km | 312° NW |
| el Campanar | 704 m | 18.9 km | 344° NNW |
| Peña de Orihuela | 634 m | 18.2 km | 267° W |
| Cabezo Lodroño | 616 m | 17.6 km | 266° W |
| Pico del Águila | 605 m | 19.8 km | 265° W |
Weather in Almoradí in August
Avg. temp.
26.4°C
Max / min
30.9° / 21.9°
Precipitation
12 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station ROJALES, 7 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
5%
P75 — cloudier days
12%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Almoradí
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Almoradí
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Almoradí?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Almoradí.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Almoradí?
Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Almoradí.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Almoradí?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Almoradí.
Is Almoradí a good place to watch the eclipse?
Almoradí is a good option (score 70/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.
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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