Cullera
39.167°, -0.250° · 117 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.54° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Cullera
Cullera is a coastal municipality in Valencia province, in the Valencian Community, with approximately 24,000 inhabitants. The urban centre spreads at the foot of a promontory 117 metres high, crowned by a medieval castle, next to the mouth of the Júcar river. Its position on the Mediterranean coast gives it a mild and bright climate, and its landscape combines beaches, wetlands, and the distinctive silhouette of the Cullera hill.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Cullera will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:33, local time, with the Sun only 4.3 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). Totality will be visible—the clearance above the topographic horizon is 4.5 degrees—though the low solar altitude requires that there be no physical obstacles to the west, such as buildings or the Cullera hill itself.
The weather in August
According to AEMET climate data for the period 1991-2020, August in Cullera is warm and stable. Average temperature hovers around 25.8 °C, with daytime highs of 30.3 °C and nighttime lows of 21.2 °C. Average monthly precipitation is just 14.5 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is low. The late-summer Mediterranean environment typically offers favourable conditions for observing the eclipse.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Cullera occurred on May 12, 1706, some 320 years ago, with totality lasting about 226 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.4% of the solar disc for 240 seconds. After the 2028 eclipse, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for the next significant annular eclipse.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse on August 12, 2026 at 20:33, the Sun will be 4.3 degrees above the horizon with an azimuth of 286°, that is, almost due west with a slight inclination toward the northwest. At that hour the Sun will be very close to sunset, so the line of sight to the west must be completely clear from the chosen observation point.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Cullera
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.5° | 277.5° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.4° | 285.7° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.3° | 285.7° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.3° | 285.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.6° | 293.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.9°)
Azimuth at C4
293.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.58°
Terrain horizon
-0.26°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.54°
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 Cullera
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Mondúver | 843 m | 17.6 km | 185° S |
| Penyalba | 770.3 m | 17.0 km | 192° SSW |
| Aldaia | 751 m | 18.9 km | 192° SSW |
| Puntal de la Font Nova | 750.6 m | 17.0 km | 189° S |
| Alt de la Figuerota | 735 m | 19.5 km | 194° SSW |
| Alt del Collado dels Caragols | 731 m | 19.1 km | 190° S |
| Alt de la Lletrera | 718 m | 20.1 km | 191° S |
| Alt del Sespar | 710 m | 19.8 km | 192° SSW |
Weather in Cullera in August
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
30.3° / 21.2°
Precipitation
14.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station POLINYÀ DE XÚQUER, 11 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
2%
Median cloud cover
15%
P75 — cloudier days
76%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Cullera
- 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 Cullera
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Cullera?
Yes — Cullera is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Cullera?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Cullera.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Cullera?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Cullera.
How long does totality last in Cullera?
Totality lasts 0 min 30 s in Cullera (C2 to C3).
Is Cullera a good place to watch the eclipse?
Cullera will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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