Mislata
39.475°, -0.418° · 35 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 4.00° 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 Mislata
Mislata is a municipality in the province of Valencia, integrated into the metropolitan area of the city of the same name, in the Valencian Community. It has around 46,000 inhabitants and sits at 35 metres above sea level, on the alluvial plain of the Turia River. Its compact urban fabric makes it one of Spain's most densely populated municipalities, just a few kilometres from the centre of Valencia.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Mislata will be within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. The total phase, evaluated at contact C3, will occur at 20:32 local time. At that moment the Sun will be just 4.5 degrees above the horizon, so it's best to find an elevated location or a clear view towards the west-northwest to avoid missing the phenomenon in the minutes before sunset.
The weather in August
August is the warmest and driest month of the year in Mislata. According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, the average maximum temperature is around 30.6°C and the minimum is around 22.5°C. The month accumulates approximately 288 hours of sunshine and the probability of clear skies reaches 69%. Average precipitation is 14.7 mm, concentrated mainly in thunderstorm episodes, whose risk is considered moderate.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Mislata took place on 18 July 1860, 166 years ago, with a duration of totality of just over one minute and forty seconds. In 2005, 21 years ago, an annular eclipse covered 90% of the solar disc with more than three minutes of annular phase. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, we must wait until 13 July 2075 for another annular eclipse to cross the region.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum phase, on 12 August 2026 at 20:32, the Sun will be in the direction of west-northwest, with an azimuth of 286 degrees and a height of 4.5 degrees above the horizon. The margin from the terrain is about 4 degrees, leaving little room for obstacles such as buildings or vegetation. To guarantee the visibility of totality, it is advisable to identify in advance a point with a clear horizon in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Mislata
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +14.8° | 277.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.7° | 285.5° |
| 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 | -4.3° | 293.7° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.7°)
Azimuth at C4
293.7° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.27°
Terrain horizon
0.50°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.00°
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 Mislata
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| els Rebalsadors | 801 m | 25.0 km | 354° N |
| Alt del Pi | 716 m | 24.0 km | 4° N |
| Puntal de l'Abella | 662 m | 24.3 km | 7° N |
| el Garbí | 593 m | 24.9 km | 10° N |
| la Gorrissa | 586 m | 23.1 km | 354° N |
| Mola de Segart | 565 m | 22.1 km | 8° N |
| Puntal de la Mallada | 551 m | 22.7 km | 5° N |
| Puntal del Salt | 537 m | 22.3 km | 6° N |
Weather in Mislata in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
30.6° / 22.5°
Precipitation
14.7 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALÈNCIA, 5 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
5%
Median cloud cover
34%
P75 — cloudier days
51%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Mislata
- 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 Mislata
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Mislata?
Yes — Mislata is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Mislata?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Mislata.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mislata?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Mislata.
How long does totality last in Mislata?
Totality lasts 1 min 5 s in Mislata (C2 to C3).
Is Mislata a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mislata 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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