Ibi
38.625°, -0.572° · 748 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.02° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Ibi
Ibi is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, located at 748 metres altitude inland in the El Comtat region. With just over 24,000 inhabitants, it sits in a valley surrounded by mountain ranges that form a Mediterranean inland landscape. Its position on the Valencian plateau gives it a relatively wide horizon towards the west, a circumstance that becomes especially relevant for the partial solar eclipse of August 2026.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Ibi will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:34, when the Sun will be very close to the horizon, at just 4.2 degrees altitude and an azimuth of 286 degrees. With a margin of barely 3 degrees above the horizon line, the partially covered solar disk will be visible, though a completely clear view towards the west-northwest will be essential to catch the phenomenon.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020 from the weather station nearest to Ibi, August shows low thunderstorm risk, which is advantageous for observing the eclipse in the late afternoon. The interior of Alicante province at this altitude—nearly 750 metres—tends to register cooler summer nights than coastal areas, although complete historical records of temperature and precipitation are not available for this location.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Ibi dates back to 28 May 1900, 126 years ago, with just 35 seconds of totality. More recent is the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005, which covered 90.4% of the solar disk for nearly four minutes, and represents the most striking phenomenon of this type within living memory of the region. Following the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse visible from this area will not arrive until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:34 on 12 August, the Sun will be just 4.2 degrees above the horizon, at an azimuth of 286 degrees, which corresponds to the west-northwest direction. At that hour the star will be in the final stages of its descent towards sunset, so to observe the phenomenon one will need an elevated point—a terrace, a viewpoint or an open hillside—with clear vision towards the west-northwest without obstacles near the horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Ibi
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +14.5° | 277.5° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.2° | 285.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -4.7° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.73°
Terrain horizon
1.23°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.02°
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 Ibi
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moleta d’Aitana | 1466 m | 23.8 km | 82° E |
| Montcabrer | 1390 m | 16.5 km | 26° NNE |
| el Recingle Alt | 1359 m | 24.7 km | 69° ENE |
| Menejador | 1355.9 m | 4.8 km | 39° NE |
| Penyes Monteses | 1354 m | 16.2 km | 29° NNE |
| Teixereta | 1353 m | 3.8 km | 23° NNE |
| Alt de Pilat | 1341 m | 4.2 km | 27° NNE |
| els Plans | 1330 m | 12.5 km | 85° E |
Weather in Ibi in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
10%
P75 — cloudier days
78%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Ibi
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 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 Ibi
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ibi?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Ibi.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Ibi?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Ibi.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ibi?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Ibi.
Is Ibi a good place to watch the eclipse?
Ibi is a good option (score 70/100): 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.
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