Gandia

38.967°, -0.183° · 34 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Marginal: only 0.14° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

40/100Marginal

99.9%

Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Gandia

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+14.4°	277.6°
Maximum	18:33 UTC	20:33	+4.2°	285.8°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-4.7°	293.9°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.9°)

Azimuth at C4

293.9° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.75°

Terrain horizon

4.32°

Sun−terrain margin

-0.14°

Peaks near Gandia

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

24%

Median cloud cover

36%

P75 — cloudier days

61%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Gandia

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

Yes, but marginally: with 99.9% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Gandia is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Gandia?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Gandia?

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

Is Gandia a good place to watch the eclipse?

Gandia can see the eclipse with limitations (score 40/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology add risk. Consider moving to a higher-scored viewpoint.

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.