La Pobla de Vallbona
39.597°, -0.555° · 112 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 3.84° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About La Pobla de Vallbona
La Pobla de Vallbona is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with just over 20,000 inhabitants and an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Situated in the comarca of l'Horta Nord, northwest of the Valencia metropolitan area, it forms part of the Mediterranean coastal plain that extends between the Turia River and the first foothills of the interior highlands. Its position on the flatland makes it a vantage point for open skies, particularly practical for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, La Pobla de Vallbona will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum will occur at 20:32, local time, with the Sun just 4.7 degrees above the horizon and an estimated clearance of 3.8 degrees above the terrain profile. The azimuth of 286 degrees places the Sun practically to the west-northwest, so to take advantage of the totality phase it will be essential to have a clear western horizon free of obstructions.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, August in La Pobla de Vallbona presents a low risk of thunderstorms. It is the most relevant indicator available for this season, and it is encouraging: afternoon storms are the main cause of cloudiness in the interior of the Valencian region during summer. Their low probability in this locality, situated in the coastal plain at low altitude, suggests that the afternoon of August 12 should not be disturbed by convective precipitation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from La Pobla de Vallbona occurred on July 18, 1860, 166 years ago, and offered approximately 108 seconds of totality. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90% of the solar disk for just over three minutes. After the 2026 eclipse, one will have to wait until July 13, 2075 for an annular eclipse to cross this latitude again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 4.7 degrees high and with an azimuth of 286 degrees, that is, oriented toward the west-northwest. At that time—20:32—the Sun will already have begun its descent toward the horizon, which means that any feature on the western horizon, be it a building, a grove of trees, or a hill, can compromise visibility. Orienting yourself toward the northwest from an open or elevated area will minimize that risk.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in La Pobla de Vallbona
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +15.0° | 277.1° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.9° | 285.3° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.8° | 285.4° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.7° | 285.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.1° | 293.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.6°)
Azimuth at C4
293.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.11°
Terrain horizon
0.81°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.84°
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 La Pobla de Vallbona
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto de la Yerba | 1041 m | 24.8 km | 255° WSW |
| Monte Gordo | 1023 m | 24.6 km | 253° WSW |
| Alto de la Sima | 986 m | 25.0 km | 256° WSW |
| Cerro de las Mulas | 915 m | 24.5 km | 344° NNW |
| Puntal del Bejés | 914 m | 24.9 km | 352° N |
| El Gorgo | 909 m | 16.7 km | 15° NNE |
| Cerro del Pino | 904 m | 24.7 km | 348° NNW |
| Montemayor | 899 m | 16.7 km | 27° NNE |
Weather in La Pobla de Vallbona in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
27%
P75 — cloudier days
45%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from La Pobla de Vallbona
- Last total eclipseJuly 18, 1860166 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 La Pobla de Vallbona
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from La Pobla de Vallbona?
Yes — La Pobla de Vallbona is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in La Pobla de Vallbona?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in La Pobla de Vallbona.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from La Pobla de Vallbona?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from La Pobla de Vallbona.
How long does totality last in La Pobla de Vallbona?
Totality lasts 1 min 12 s in La Pobla de Vallbona (C2 to C3).
Is La Pobla de Vallbona a good place to watch the eclipse?
La Pobla de Vallbona will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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