Quart de Poblet
39.481°, -0.439° · 43 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 3.46° 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 Quart de Poblet
Quart de Poblet is a municipality in the province of Valencia, integrated into the western metropolitan area of the Valencian capital. With approximately 25,500 inhabitants and an altitude of 43 meters above sea level, it forms part of the l'Horta Oest region. Its location on the Mediterranean coastal plain, just a few kilometers from the center of Valencia, places it within one of the most densely populated territories of the Valencian Community.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Quart de Poblet will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time, when the Sun sits just 4.5° above the horizon, toward the west-northwest (azimuth 286°). With a clearance of 4° above the topographic horizon, totality should be visible from clear vantage points, though the low solar altitude requires an unobstructed view in that direction.
The weather in August
August is the warmest month in Quart de Poblet: according to AEMET records from 1991–2020, the average temperature hovers around 26 °C, with highs typically reaching 31 °C. Precipitation is scarce—less than 12 mm average per month—and the probability of clear skies exceeds 70 %. Nevertheless, the risk of afternoon-evening thunderstorms is moderate, something to keep in mind when planning eclipse observation at sunset.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from this location occurred on July 18, 1860, 166 years ago; it lasted around 100 seconds and completely covered the solar disk. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse achieved 90.4 % obscuration. After 2028, the next opportunity to witness an annular eclipse from here will not arrive until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum, at 20:32, the Sun will be very close to the western horizon, at a height of just 4.5° above it. Its position, at an azimuth of 286°, will place it toward the west-northwest—approximately in the direction where the sun sets on summer days, but somewhat farther north. Having an unobstructed line of sight in that direction will be crucial to seeing totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Quart de Poblet
| 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° | 285.4° |
| 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
-4.26°
Terrain horizon
1.06°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.46°
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 Quart de Poblet
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| els Rebalsadors | 801 m | 24.2 km | 358° N |
| Cerro de la Mata | 753 m | 24.9 km | 353° N |
| el Cierro | 737 m | 24.8 km | 3° N |
| Alt del Pi | 716 m | 23.6 km | 8° N |
| Puntal de l'Abella | 662 m | 23.9 km | 12° NNE |
| Garbí | 604 m | 24.7 km | 13° NNE |
| el Garbí | 593 m | 24.6 km | 14° NNE |
| la Gorrissa | 586 m | 22.3 km | 359° N |
Weather in Quart de Poblet in August
Avg. temp.
26.3°C
Max / min
31.2° / 21.3°
Precipitation
11.6 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALENCIA AEROPUERTO, 3 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
8%
Median cloud cover
27%
P75 — cloudier days
59%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Quart de Poblet
- 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 Quart de Poblet
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Quart de Poblet?
Yes — Quart de Poblet is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Quart de Poblet?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Quart de Poblet.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Quart de Poblet?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Quart de Poblet.
How long does totality last in Quart de Poblet?
Totality lasts 1 min 5 s in Quart de Poblet (C2 to C3).
Is Quart de Poblet a good place to watch the eclipse?
Quart de Poblet 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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