Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:34
Denia
38.841°, 0.106° · 18 m a.s.l.
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.26° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
DENIA · 38.841° N 0.106° E
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Denia, the Moon covered 99.9% of the Sun.
At 20:34 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Denia, covering up to 99.9% 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 57/ 100
Marginal visibility — depends on fine horizon
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About Denia
Dénia nestles at the foot of the Montgó massif in La Marina Alta district, province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. With about 41,700 inhabitants and sitting just 18 metres above sea level, the city opens directly onto the Mediterranean. Its coastal position on the Costa Blanca makes it one of the most representative urban centres of the northern Valencian coast.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Dénia will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:33, when the Sun will be just 3.9 degrees above the horizon. The star will hang very low in the sky, so it's worth seeking a higher vantage point with a clear western horizon to follow the phenomenon without buildings or terrain blocking the view. The margin above the topographic horizon is 3.6 degrees, confirming visibility but with little room to spare.
The weather in August
August in Dénia is the year's hottest month: average temperature sits at 26.3 °C, with highs reaching 31.5 °C and lows rarely dropping below 21.1 °C. Average precipitation for the month is 28.5 mm, somewhat higher than other Mediterranean coastal areas, with a moderate thunderstorm risk tied to instability that can affect the Valencian coast in summer. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Dénia dates back to May 12, 1706, more than three centuries ago. More recent in living memory is the annular eclipse of October 3, 2005, when the Moon covered 90.4 % of the Sun's disk for just over four minutes. The next annular eclipse to reach the area will arrive on July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, the Sun will lie almost due west-northwest, at an azimuth of 286 degrees. At 3.9 degrees above the horizon, its height is very low—roughly the width of four fingers held at arm's length. Given how low the Sun will be, choosing the right observation point is crucial to ensure an unobstructed view of the eclipse.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Denia
In Denia, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:34 local time, with 99.9% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Denia, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 5% 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 Denia
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:39:28 | 17:39:28 UTC | +14.1° | 277.9° | |
| Maximum | 20:33:49 | 18:33:49 UTC | +3.9° | 286.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:52 | 18:52 UTC | +0.7° | 288.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:24:51 | 19:24:51 UTC | -5.0° | 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
- 38.8408° N
- Longitude
- 0.1057° E
- Elevation
- 18 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:39:28
- Maximum
- 20:33:49
- Eclipse ends
- 21:24:51
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:58:10
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 24s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude
- +3.9°
- 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
3.88°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.62°
Terrain horizon
+3.26°
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 Denia
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bèrnia | 1126 m | 24.1 km | 215° SW |
| Cocoll | 1048 m | 25.0 km | 242° WSW |
| sa Mallada Gran | 1002 m | 23.2 km | 236° SW |
| Cim Carrascal | 998 m | 21.3 km | 232° SW |
| Panxa Blanca | 987 m | 23.8 km | 211° SSW |
| Alt de la Penya | 981 m | 23.8 km | 211° SSW |
| Tossal d'Alpolupi | 973 m | 21.6 km | 234° SW |
| Altet d'en Calafat | 962 m | 22.9 km | 235° SW |
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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, 8 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
5%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 1%Median cloud cover · 5%P75 — cloudier days · 49%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
Full cloud-cover forecast for eclipse day, including the hour-by-hour outlook toward the sun. Available with PRO.
See plansOther eclipses seen from Denia
- 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 Denia
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Denia?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.9% covered at maximum from Denia.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Denia?
Maximum occurred at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Denia.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Denia?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Denia.
Was Denia a good place to watch the eclipse?
Denia was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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