Novelda

38.385°, -0.768° · 247 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 2.14° at peak.

70/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Novelda

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+14.6°	277.6°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+4.3°	285.7°
C4 — Partial ends	19:25 UTC	21:25	-4.8°	293.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.7°)

Azimuth at C4

293.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.76°

Terrain horizon

2.11°

Sun−terrain margin

+2.14°

Peaks near Novelda

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

23%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Novelda

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Novelda?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Novelda.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Novelda?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Novelda.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Novelda?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Novelda.

Is Novelda a good place to watch the eclipse?

Novelda is a good option (score 70/100): all eclipse phases are visible, though not the regional optimum.

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.