Ontinyent

38.822°, -0.606° · 369 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

Marginal: only 1.43° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.

60/100Good

99.6%

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Ontinyent

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+14.7°	277.4°
Maximum	18:33 UTC	20:33	+4.4°	285.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:25 UTC	21:25	-4.6°	293.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.7°)

Azimuth at C4

293.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.58°

Terrain horizon

2.94°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.43°

Peaks near Ontinyent

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

45%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ontinyent

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

Yes, but marginally: with 99.6% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Ontinyent is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Ontinyent?

Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Ontinyent.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ontinyent?

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

Is Ontinyent a good place to watch the eclipse?

Ontinyent is a good option (score 60/100): 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.