Requena
39.488°, -1.100° · 699 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.65° 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 Requena
Requena is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, situated in the region of the same name at 699 meters above sea level. With over twenty thousand inhabitants, the city occupies an elevated position in the interior of the Valencian plateau, far from the Mediterranean coast. Its location among cereal plains and vineyards gives it a distinctive character within the geography of inland Valencia.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Requena will lie within the path of totality of the solar eclipse. At the moment of contact C3, the Sun will be just 5 degrees above the horizon, meaning that totality will occur very close to sunset. With a margin of 4.5 degrees from the topographic horizon, the solar corona will be visible as long as the western horizon remains free of obstacles: hills, buildings, or trees could compromise the view in the final moment.
The weather in August
August in Requena is characterized by warm temperatures, with an average of 23.4 °C and highs around 32.5 °C during the central hours of the day. Nights are relatively cool for mid-summer, with lows around 14.2 °C. Precipitation is scarce in this month—about 12 mm on average—and the risk of thunderstorms is low. Overall, historical climate conditions are favorable for eclipse observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Requena occurred on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with a totality phase lasting just over three and a half minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005, the city experienced an annular eclipse with 90.4% solar disk coverage and an annular phase lasting just over four minutes. After the 2028 eclipse, one must wait until July 13, 2075 to see the next annular eclipse from this location.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 5 degrees above the horizon, with an azimuth of 285 degrees, corresponding to a direction roughly west-northwest. For observation, it is best to orient toward that point on the horizon: an angle barely north of due west. The Sun will already be very low, so any element in that direction—hill, vegetation, or building—could obstruct the view at the decisive moment.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Requena
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +15.3° | 276.8° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +5.1° | 285.1° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +5.1° | 285.1° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +5.0° | 285.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -3.8° | 293.3° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.3°)
Azimuth at C4
293.3° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-3.84°
Terrain horizon
0.36°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.65°
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 Requena
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Remedio | 1306 m | 16.0 km | 351° N |
| Peña del Aguila | 1304 m | 18.3 km | 346° NNW |
| Peña del Águila | 1304 m | 18.4 km | 346° NNW |
| Negrete | 1293 m | 16.7 km | 348° NNW |
| Marisancho | 1291 m | 19.3 km | 344° NNW |
| Cerro Gordo | 1256 m | 20.0 km | 347° NNW |
| El Tejo | 1248 m | 10.2 km | 71° ENE |
| Cerro Talayo | 1243 m | 19.2 km | 347° NNW |
Weather in Requena in August
Avg. temp.
23.4°C
Max / min
32.5° / 14.2°
Precipitation
11.6 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station UTIEL, 16 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
17%
P75 — cloudier days
49%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Requena
- 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 Requena
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Requena?
Yes — Requena is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Requena?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Requena.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Requena?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Requena.
How long does totality last in Requena?
Totality lasts 0 min 36 s in Requena (C2 to C3).
Is Requena a good place to watch the eclipse?
Requena 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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