38.538°, -0.131° · 30 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.5% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.00° at peak.
99.5%
Partial eclipse · 99.5% obscuration
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +14.2° | 277.9° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +3.9° | 286.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -5.1° | 294.0° |
Look toward WNW (294.0°)
Azimuth at C4
294.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-5.06°
Terrain horizon
1.91°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.00°
No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
4%
P75 — cloudier days
8%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.5% covered at maximum from Benidorm.
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Benidorm.
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Benidorm.
Benidorm is a good option (score 60/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.
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.
For the August 12 eclipse. Recommended stay: Aug 10–14, 2026.
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