Aspe
38.345°, -0.767° · 245 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.86° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Aspe
Aspe is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencia region, located inland in the Vinalopó Medio district, at about 245 meters above sea level. With slightly over 20,000 inhabitants, it occupies a territory of gentle relief dominated by irrigated crops and scrubland, roughly 30 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital. Its position in the Vinalopó corridor gives it a continental Mediterranean climate character, with dry, hot summers.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Aspe will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 20:34 local time. At that moment, the Sun will appear very close to the western horizon, just 4.2 degrees high with an azimuth of 286°, nearly west-northwest. The Moon will cover a significant fraction of the solar disk, offering a clearly visible phenomenon from the locality, provided the horizon in that direction is clear of obstacles. The margin above the topographic horizon is 2.8 degrees.
The weather in August
August in Aspe follows the inland Mediterranean climate pattern of Alicante: dry heat, scant precipitation, and typically clear skies. The reference AEMET station (8013X, series 1991–2020) registers a low risk of thunderstorms during this month, which is favorable for eclipse observation. In the interior of Vinalopó, August days are rarely interrupted by significant cloud cover, and the afternoon of the 12th presents itself, in statistical terms, as a reasonably reliable observation window.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Aspe occurred on May 28, 1900, 126 years ago, lasting slightly over one minute of totality. More recently, on October 3, 2005, the locality experienced an annular eclipse in which the Moon covered about 90% of the solar disk for roughly two minutes. After the 2026 partial eclipse, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see from here a new annular eclipse, this time with an obscuration of 87%.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum phase, at 20:34, the Sun will be just 4.2 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 286°. It is a very low position, roughly equivalent to the height of a two-story building seen from some distance. To observe the eclipse without local obstacles interfering, it is advisable to find a spot with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest: an open plain, a rooftop, or a slope oriented in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Aspe
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +14.6° | 277.6° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.2° | 285.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -4.8° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.78°
Terrain horizon
1.37°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.86°
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 Aspe
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Maigmó | 1296 m | 21.1 km | 34° NE |
| Despenyador | 1261 m | 22.5 km | 22° NNE |
| Alt de Guisop | 1249 m | 20.8 km | 28° NNE |
| Alt del Carrascalet | 1245 m | 22.3 km | 24° NNE |
| Les Planisses | 1241 m | 21.9 km | 24° NNE |
| Maigmonet | 1182 m | 21.1 km | 33° NNE |
| la Cilla del Sit | 1147 m | 15.2 km | 14° NNE |
| Alt del Molló | 1140 m | 21.0 km | 20° NNE |
Weather in Aspe in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
23%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Aspe
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 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 Aspe
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Aspe?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Aspe.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Aspe?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Aspe.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Aspe?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Aspe.
Is Aspe a good place to watch the eclipse?
Aspe 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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