Manises
39.491°, -0.463° · 55 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 3.92° 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 Manises
Manises is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with around 30,500 inhabitants and an altitude of 55 metres above sea level. It lies in the metropolitan area of the Valencian capital, on the Mediterranean coastal plain. Summers are warm and dry, with little rainfall and abundant sunshine, features typical of the Mediterranean climate of eastern Spain.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Manises will be located within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The maximum phase will occur at 20:32, local time, when the Sun will be just 4.5 degrees above the horizon with a margin of 3.9 degrees from the terrain profile. With the celestial body in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 286°), it is essential to have a clear view of that sector: buildings or trees in that direction could prevent observation at the critical moment.
The weather in August
August in Manises is the driest month of the year, with average precipitation of 11.6 mm according to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020. Temperatures are high: highs exceeding 31 °C during the day and lows around 21 °C at night, with a monthly average of 26 °C. The municipality accumulates around 300 hours of sunshine throughout the month, and the probability of clear skies is around 72 %, although the risk of thunderstorms is moderate.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Manises occurred on July 18, 1860, 166 years ago, with a phase of totality lasting 1 minute and 37 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse was observed with 90 % obscuration and an annular phase of 3 minutes and 36 seconds. Following the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not reach this area until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum totality, at 20:32, the Sun will be only 4.5 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest with an azimuth of 286°. At such a low altitude, the viewing angle is very demanding: any obstruction on the western horizon could block the Sun at the moment of totality. To improve observation prospects, it is advisable to choose a location with a clear horizon towards the sector stretching from west to northwest, with no buildings or trees in that strip.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Manises
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.9° | 277.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.7° | 285.4° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.6° | 285.5° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.5° | 285.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.2° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.23°
Terrain horizon
0.62°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.92°
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 Manises
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto del Sapo | 827 m | 24.9 km | 1° N |
| els Rebalsadors | 801 m | 23.1 km | 3° N |
| Cerro de la Mata | 753 m | 23.6 km | 358° N |
| el Cierro | 737 m | 23.9 km | 8° N |
| Alt del Pi | 716 m | 22.9 km | 14° NNE |
| Alto de la Pedralbilla | 687 m | 24.5 km | 353° N |
| Puntal de l'Abella | 662 m | 23.3 km | 17° NNE |
| Garbí | 604 m | 24.2 km | 19° NNE |
Weather in Manises in August
Avg. temp.
26.3°C
Max / min
31.2° / 21.3°
Precipitation
11.6 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALENCIA AEROPUERTO, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
8%
Median cloud cover
27%
P75 — cloudier days
59%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Manises
- 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 Manises
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Manises?
Yes — Manises is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Manises?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Manises.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Manises?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Manises.
How long does totality last in Manises?
Totality lasts 1 min 5 s in Manises (C2 to C3).
Is Manises a good place to watch the eclipse?
Manises 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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