Llíria
39.629°, -0.598° · 164 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.97° 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 Llíria
Llíria is a municipality in Valencia province, in the Valencian Community, situated 164 metres above sea level. With a population of almost 23,000 inhabitants, the city is located in the Camp de Túria region, northwest of the provincial capital. Its origins go back more than four thousand years, placing it among the longest continuously inhabited settlements in the eastern Iberian Peninsula. The gentle topography of its surroundings and proximity to irrigated farmland characterise the landscape surrounding the city.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Llíria will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The moment of maximum obscuration will occur at 20:32 local time, with the Sun at just 4.7 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 285°). Although the margin above the calculated topographic horizon is positive—roughly 3.9 degrees—the proximity to sunset makes it essential to verify that no visual obstacles exist in that direction from the chosen observation point.
The weather in August
August in Llíria follows the Mediterranean interior climate of Camp de Túria: dry and hot months that favour stable skies during the central hours of the day. According to data from the reference station of Spain's national weather agency for the period 1991-2020, the risk of thunderstorms in August is classified as low, which is a favourable factor for astronomical observation. However, the late hour of the eclipse—shortly before sunset—may encourage the appearance of thermal haze on the western horizon.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse experienced by Llíria was on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a totality duration of 108 seconds. More recently, on 3 October 2005 an annular eclipse occurred with an obscuration of 90.4% and 204 seconds of annularity. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next such phenomenon to cross this territory will be an annular eclipse on 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be located in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 285 degrees and a height of only 4.7 degrees above the geometric horizon. This extremely low position means that totality will occur minutes before sunset, so the field of view towards the west and west-northwest must be completely free of obstacles—buildings, trees or terrain reliefs—to ensure observation.
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Eclipse schedule in Llíria
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +15.0° | 277.0° |
| 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 | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | -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
-4.06°
Terrain horizon
0.73°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.97°
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 Llíria
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peña del Aljibe | 1129 m | 23.7 km | 336° NNW |
| Puntal del Cerro Mojón | 1104 m | 24.7 km | 338° NNW |
| Alto de la Silla | 1088 m | 23.2 km | 335° NNW |
| Alto de la Yerba | 1041 m | 22.6 km | 244° WSW |
| Monte Gordo | 1023 m | 22.5 km | 242° WSW |
| Montmayor | 1016 m | 22.8 km | 354° N |
| Navajo Puerta | 1004 m | 24.7 km | 343° NNW |
| Alto de Morros | 997 m | 23.5 km | 249° WSW |
Weather in Llíria in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
7%
Median cloud cover
31%
P75 — cloudier days
53%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Llíria
- 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 Llíria
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Llíria?
Yes — Llíria is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Llíria?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Llíria.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Llíria?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Llíria.
How long does totality last in Llíria?
Totality lasts 1 min 12 s in Llíria (C2 to C3).
Is Llíria a good place to watch the eclipse?
Llíria 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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