Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:34
Gandia
38.967°, -0.183° · 34 m a.s.l.
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
Hidden by terrain · score 39/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
Local terrain rises 1.64° above the Sun at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
GANDIA · 38.967° N -0.183° W
Photo: Joanbanjo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In Gandia, the Moon covered 99.9% of the Sun.
At 20:34 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Gandia, 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 50/ 100
Blocked by terrain
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About Gandia
Gandia is a city in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with roughly 74,000 inhabitants. Located just meters above sea level, it sprawls across the Mediterranean coastal plain, a few kilometres from the shore. Its geographical position, between the Mondúber massif and the sea, shapes both its microclimate and its visual horizon toward the west—a relevant aspect for observing the solar eclipse of August 2026.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Gandia will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time, with the Sun just 4.2° above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). The margin relative to the topographic horizon is barely 0.3°, placing the event in marginal condition: any obstacle—buildings, trees, terrain—can obscure the Sun at that critical moment. It is recommended to find a spot with a clear horizon toward the west.
The weather in August
August in Gandia is marked by a dry and stable Mediterranean summer. The risk of storms is low according to AEMET climate records for the 1991–2020 period, which favors clear skies in the late afternoon hours. The proximity to the sea moderates night temperatures and can produce light coastal haze in the early hours, though typically the sky clears throughout the day.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Gandia took place on May 12, 1706, over three centuries ago, with a totality of roughly 3 minutes and 35 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse crossed the region with 90.4% obscuration. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 13, 2075 for another annular eclipse to be visible from this city.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, at 20:33, the Sun will be in the west-northwest quadrant of the sky, with an azimuth of 286° and an altitude of 4.2° above the geometric horizon. At that hour, the Sun will be close to sunset, moving slowly toward the horizon. Observation will require a location with a clear view toward the west, free of obstacles in the final degrees of the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Gandia
In Gandia, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:34 local time, with 99.9% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Gandia, 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 Gandia
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:39:16 | 17:39:16 UTC | +14.4° | 277.6° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:19 | 18:19 UTC | +6.8° | 283.7° | |
| Maximumnot visible | 20:33:43 | 18:33:43 UTC | +4.1° | 285.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:24:50 | 19:24:50 UTC | -4.8° | 293.9° |
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
- 38.9667° N
- Longitude
- 0.1833° W
- Elevation
- 34 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:39:16
- Maximum
- 20:33:43
- Eclipse ends
- 21:24:50
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:59:33
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 34s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude
- +4.1°
- Sun azimuth
- 285.9°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (285.9°)
285.9° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.15°
Sun altitude at maximum
5.79°
Terrain horizon
-1.64°
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 Gandia
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt d'Alfaro | 1166 m | 24.8 km | 192° SSW |
| Alt de Benicadell | 1105 m | 24.4 km | 232° SW |
| la Capella | 1077 m | 24.5 km | 232° SW |
| Alt de la Nevera | 1032 m | 25.0 km | 233° SW |
| Cim de la Safor | 1013 m | 13.6 km | 209° SSW |
| Tossal Blanc | 972 m | 24.9 km | 206° SSW |
| Penya Blanca de la Mallada de Figuera | 954 m | 21.0 km | 176° S |
| Penya Blanca | 951 m | 13.2 km | 204° SSW |
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The August sky
8%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 1%Median cloud cover · 8%P75 — cloudier days · 61%
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 Gandia
- 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 Gandia
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Gandia?
Geometrically yes (99.9% obscuration), but the local terrain blocked the Sun before the eclipse ended from Gandia.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Gandia?
Maximum occurred at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Gandia.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Gandia?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Gandia.
Was Gandia a good place to watch the eclipse?
Gandia 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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