Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:34
Calp
38.645°, 0.044° · 58 m a.s.l.
99.7% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 39/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
Local terrain rises 6.59° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.7% obscuration
CALP · 38.645° N 0.044° E
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Calp, the Moon covered 99.7% of the Sun.
At 20:34 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Calp, covering up to 99.7% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Calp
Calp is a coastal municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, with around 23,300 inhabitants. It sits 58 metres above sea level in the Marina Alta region, with the Peñón de Ifach—a limestone massif that dominates the bay—as its geographical landmark. Its position on the Mediterranean coast gives it a warm, sunny climate, with hot summers and well-defined seasons that attract numerous visitors each year.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Calp will experience a partial solar eclipse in which the Moon will cover a fraction of the Sun's disk. Maximum will occur at 20:33 local time, with the Sun at only 3.8° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). The horizon margin is –1.3°, indicating that terrain or buildings have a high probability of blocking the view at that moment; it is advisable to scout in advance for a clear vantage point with an unobstructed view of the western horizon.
The weather in August
August is one of the warmest months of the year in Calp, with average temperatures of 26.3 °C, highs around 31.5 °C and lows rarely dropping below 21 °C, according to records from AEMET station 8050X for the period 1991–2020. Average monthly precipitation is low, around 28.5 mm, although the risk of thunderstorms is moderate and can manifest in brief, localized episodes. Overall, the month offers generally favourable conditions for daytime observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Calp dates back to 12 May 1706, more than three centuries ago. More recently, on 3 October 2005, the town witnessed an annular eclipse in which the Moon covered 90.4 % of the Sun's disk, with an annular phase lasting just over four minutes. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, it will be necessary to wait until 13 July 2075 for the next annular eclipse to reach this area, with an obscuration close to 87 %.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 3.8° altitude above the horizon and at an azimuth of 286°, equivalent to the west-northwest direction. The afternoon will be well advanced and the star will be just minutes from sunset. To observe unobstructed, orient yourself toward the west-northwest and make sure the horizon is clear of buildings, cliffs or any element that might intercept your line of sight at such a low altitude.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Calp
In Calp, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:34 local time, with 99.7% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Calp, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. But local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended: a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have worked better.
This area typically sees around 8% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Calp
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:39:48 | 17:39:48 UTC | +14.1° | 277.9° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 19:54 | 17:54 UTC | +11.2° | 280.1° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:34:08 | 18:34:08 UTC | +3.8° | 286.1° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:25:09 | 19:25:09 UTC | -5.1° | 294.1° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 38.6447° N
- Longitude
- 0.0445° E
- Elevation
- 58 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:39:48
- Maximum
- 20:34:08
- Eclipse ends
- 21:25:09
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:58:02
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 21s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.8%
- Sun altitude
- +3.8°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.1°)
286.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
3.82°
Sun altitude at maximum
10.41°
Terrain horizon
-6.59°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Calp
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt de Tagarina | 1434 m | 24.7 km | 271° W |
| el Puigcampana | 1408 m | 21.3 km | 256° WSW |
| Pic Prim | 1344 m | 22.1 km | 256° WSW |
| Penyó Mulero | 1308 m | 22.8 km | 271° W |
| Penya Alta - Cim de l'AixortàIn the Sun's direction | 1219 m | 18.8 km | 287° WNW |
| Penyó Cabal | 1184 m | 20.3 km | 262° W |
| Ponotx | 1183 m | 19.5 km | 260° W |
| Morrets de PastorIn the Sun's direction | 1156 m | 19.8 km | 287° WNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
26.3°C
Max / min
31.5° / 21.1°
Precipitation
28.5 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station JÁVEA/ XÀBIA, 19 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
8%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 2%Median cloud cover · 8%P75 — cloudier days · 39%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Calp
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Calp
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Calp?
Geometrically yes (99.7% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Calp.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Calp?
Maximum occurred at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Calp.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Calp?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Calp.
Was Calp a good place to watch the eclipse?
Calp was not the best choice: local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended. A nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon would have offered a better view.
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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