Orihuela

38.085°, -0.944° · 32 m a.s.l.

Marginal

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

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

60/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Orihuela

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:40 UTC	19:40	+14.6°	277.6°
Maximum	18:35 UTC	20:35	+4.2°	285.7°
C4 — Partial ends	19:26 UTC	21:26	-4.8°	293.6°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.6°)

Azimuth at C4

293.6° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.84°

Terrain horizon

2.78°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.43°

Peaks near Orihuela

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

13%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Orihuela

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

Yes, but marginally: with 99% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Orihuela is very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Orihuela?

Maximum occurs at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Orihuela.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Orihuela?

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

Is Orihuela a good place to watch the eclipse?

Orihuela 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.