Oliva
38.920°, -0.119° · 22 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.66° at peak.
65/100Good
99.9%
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
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About Oliva
Oliva is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, located on the Mediterranean coast at barely 22 metres above sea level. With just over 28,000 inhabitants, the town lies south of Gandía, at the southern edge of the La Safor region. The landscape alternates between sandy beaches, citrus orchards and marshland, creating a markedly Mediterranean setting that combines the coastal strip with the first range of hills inland.
For this eclipse
In the partial solar eclipse of 12 August 2026, Oliva will experience maximum eclipse at 20:33 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be just 4.1° above the horizon, with a margin of merely 2.4° above the terrain line: an extremely low altitude that requires finding a location with a completely clear western horizon. The azimuth of 286° places the star towards the west-northwest, so buildings, trees or hills in that direction could obstruct the view of maximum.
The weather in August
Data from AEMET for the period 1991–2020 indicate a low risk of thunderstorms in Oliva during August. This corresponds to the coastal Mediterranean climate pattern: dry, stable summers with few atmospheric disturbances in the afternoon hours. Easterly breezes can generate morning sea clouds that tend to clear throughout the day, leaving clearer skies towards evening, just when the eclipse will occur.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Oliva took place on 12 May 1706, over 320 years ago, with a totality lasting around three and a half minutes. More recently, the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005 covered 90.4 per cent of the solar disc and maintained its ring of light for approximately four minutes. Following the 2026 eclipse, the next annular opportunity for this area will arrive on 13 July 2075, with 87.4 per cent coverage.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:33 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be at 286° azimuth—practically in the west-northwest direction—and at 4.1° altitude above the horizon. It is an extremely low position, equivalent to just under four fingers of an outstretched hand at arm's length above the landscape line. A clear northwest horizon is essential; coastal areas or open fields to the northwest of the city offer the best conditions.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Oliva
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +14.3° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.1° | 285.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.8° | 294.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.0°)
Azimuth at C4
294.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.82°
Terrain horizon
1.44°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.66°
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 Oliva
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt d'Alfaro | 1166 m | 21.9 km | 210° SSW |
| Tossalet Alt | 1101 m | 24.8 km | 192° SSW |
| Penyó Gelat | 1081 m | 25.0 km | 193° SSW |
| Penya de l'Altar Gelat | 1080 m | 25.0 km | 193° SSW |
| el Castellet | 1049 m | 24.8 km | 197° SSW |
| Cocoll | 1048 m | 20.6 km | 187° S |
| el Pla de l'Espinar | 1045 m | 24.7 km | 191° S |
| Penya Rabosa | 1032 m | 24.9 km | 194° SSW |
Weather in Oliva in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
8%
Median cloud cover
36%
P75 — cloudier days
72%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Oliva
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 Oliva
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Oliva?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.9% covered at maximum from Oliva.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Oliva?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Oliva.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Oliva?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Oliva.
Is Oliva a good place to watch the eclipse?
Oliva is a good option (score 65/100): 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.
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