Alzira
39.150°, -0.433° · 26 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.68° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Alzira
Alzira is a municipality in Valencia province, in the Valencian Community, with just over 44,000 inhabitants. Situated at only 26 metres above sea level, it spreads across the plain of the Ribera Alta, alongside the Júcar river. Its position in the heart of the Valencian orchards makes it a landmark for the region, well connected to the provincial capital.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Alzira will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:33 local time, with the Sun barely 4.4° above the horizon and an azimuth of 286°, nearly due west. With a margin of 3.6° from the topographic horizon, observation will be possible, but it is recommended to find a location with a completely clear western horizon to avoid losing the phenomenon in the final minutes of the day.
The weather in August
August in Alzira is characterised by low storm risk according to records from the local AEMET weather station (1991–2020 series). The Mediterranean summer imposes generally stable skies, which favour astronomical observation at night and in the evening. Although temperature and precipitation data from the reference station are not available, the climate pattern of the Ribera Alta is typical of the Valencian coast: hot and dry during August.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Alzira occurred on 12 May 1706, 320 years ago, with almost four minutes of totality. Much more recently, on 3 October 2005 the city witnessed an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 90.4% of the solar disc. After the 2026–2028 eclipses, the next significant 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 in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 286°. Its height above the horizon will be only 4.4°, which is equivalent to having it very close to the sunset line. To observe it without obstruction from Alzira, it is best to position yourself in an elevated location or with a clear view towards the west, avoiding buildings, tree groves or any element that blocks the last few degrees of sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Alzira
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.7° | 277.4° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.4° | 285.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.5° | 293.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.8°)
Azimuth at C4
293.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.47°
Terrain horizon
0.76°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.68°
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 Alzira
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Mondúver | 843 m | 21.3 km | 137° SE |
| Penyalba | 770.3 m | 19.2 km | 140° SE |
| Aldaia | 751 m | 20.4 km | 145° SE |
| Puntal de la Font Nova | 750.6 m | 19.9 km | 139° SE |
| Alt de la Figuerota | 735 m | 20.4 km | 147° SSE |
| Alt del Collado dels Caragols | 731 m | 21.1 km | 144° SE |
| Alt de la Lletrera | 718 m | 21.7 km | 146° SE |
| Alt del Sespar | 710 m | 21.1 km | 146° SE |
Weather in Alzira in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
6%
Median cloud cover
29%
P75 — cloudier days
60%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Alzira
- 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 Alzira
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Alzira?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Alzira.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Alzira?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Alzira.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Alzira?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Alzira.
Is Alzira a good place to watch the eclipse?
Alzira 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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