Carcaixent

39.122°, -0.448° · 25 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.63° at peak.

65/100Good

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Carcaixent

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°	293.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.7°)

Azimuth at C4

293.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.48°

Terrain horizon

0.80°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.63°

Peaks near Carcaixent

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

31%

P75 — cloudier days

60%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Carcaixent

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Carcaixent?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Carcaixent.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Carcaixent?

Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Carcaixent.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Carcaixent?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Carcaixent.

Is Carcaixent a good place to watch the eclipse?

Carcaixent is a good option (score 65/100): 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.