l'Alfàs del Pi
38.581°, -0.103° · 98 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 99.5% obscuration
Local terrain rises 1.36° above the Sun at peak.
45/100Marginal
99.5%
Partial eclipse · 99.5% obscuration
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About l'Alfàs del Pi
L'Alfàs del Pi is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, with a population of just over 21,000. At 98 meters altitude, it sits in the Marina Baixa region, between the Mediterranean coast and the first mountain foothills inland. Its Valencian name refers to the pine tree (pi) that once characterized these lands. The locality, with its pronounced residential and tourist profile, enjoys a setting of coast and mountain typical of the Alicante coastal strip.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, L'Alfàs del Pi will experience the eclipse as a partial phenomenon: the Moon will cover part of the solar disk, but not reach totality. The moment of maximum occurs at 20:33, with the Sun just 3.9° above the geometric horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°). However, the local topographic horizon exceeds that height by approximately one degree, meaning that unless positioned at an elevated, clear vantage point to the west, the Sun will have set behind the landscape before maximum.
The weather in August
The risk of thunderstorms in August is low in L'Alfàs del Pi, according to AEMET station data for the 1991–2020 period, reflecting a stable summer in line with coastal Mediterranean climate. August afternoons on the Alicante coast tend to be warm with clear skies, though proximity to the sea can generate coastal haze or mist at dusk—precisely when the eclipse reaches maximum.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from L'Alfàs del Pi occurred on May 12, 1706, over three centuries ago: the Moon completely covered the Sun for nearly three minutes, with 100% obscuration. More recently, on October 3, 2005, the locality witnessed an annular eclipse in which 90.4% of the solar disk was obscured for just over four minutes. After the 2028 eclipse, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of eclipse maximum, at 20:33, the Sun will be 3.9° above the geometric horizon at an azimuth of 286°, that is, in the west-northwest direction, nearly due west. In practical terms, the topographic relief of the surrounding area raises the visual horizon above that height, obscuring the Sun before maximum is reached. To observe the partial eclipse, one would need to find a vantage point with a clear view to the west-northwest, free of mountains or buildings that would block the line of sight.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in l'Alfàs del Pi
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +14.2° | 277.8° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +3.9° | 286.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -5.0° | 294.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.0°)
Azimuth at C4
294.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-5.05°
Terrain horizon
5.27°
Sun−terrain margin
-1.36°
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 l'Alfàs del Pi
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| AitanaIn the Sun's direction | 1559.4 m | 16.1 km | 299° WNW |
| Aitana OrientalIn the Sun's direction | 1549 m | 15.7 km | 300° WNW |
| Penya AltaIn the Sun's direction | 1504 m | 14.6 km | 302° WNW |
| Moleta d’AitanaIn the Sun's direction | 1466 m | 19.1 km | 296° WNW |
| Alt de TagarinaIn the Sun's direction | 1434 m | 14.2 km | 303° WNW |
| el PuigcampanaIn the Sun's direction | 1408 m | 8.0 km | 283° WNW |
| Pla de la Casa | 1385 m | 21.2 km | 316° NW |
| la Mallada del Llop | 1361 m | 19.3 km | 321° NW |
Weather in l'Alfàs del Pi in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
8%
P75 — cloudier days
75%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from l'Alfàs del Pi
- 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 l'Alfàs del Pi
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from l'Alfàs del Pi?
Geometrically yes (99.5% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from l'Alfàs del Pi.
What time is the eclipse maximum in l'Alfàs del Pi?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in l'Alfàs del Pi.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from l'Alfàs del Pi?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from l'Alfàs del Pi.
Is l'Alfàs del Pi a good place to watch the eclipse?
l'Alfàs del Pi is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.
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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