Ribarroja del Turia
39.546°, -0.571° · 103 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 3.70° 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 Ribarroja del Turia
Ribarroja del Turia is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with approximately 22,000 inhabitants. Located at around 103 meters above sea level, it occupies the middle course of the Turia River, in the Camp de Túria region. Its proximity to the capital of Valencia—just over twenty kilometers to the northwest—gives it a semi-urban character that makes it one of the most demographically significant centers in the region.
For this eclipse
Ribarroja del Turia lies within the path of totality of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Maximum totality will occur at 20:32 local time, with the Sun just 4.6° above the horizon. The clearance above the topographic horizon is 3.8°, making it essential to have a completely unobstructed western horizon. At that moment the Sun will be oriented toward the west-northwest, at 286° azimuth.
The weather in August
August is the warmest and sunniest month of the year in Ribarroja del Turia. AEMET data for the period 1991–2020 shows an average temperature of 26.3 °C, with typical highs around 31 °C and lows that seldom drop below 21 °C. The town accumulates over 300 hours of sunshine throughout the month and the probability of clear skies is around 72%. However, there is a moderate risk of afternoon thunderstorms that is worth keeping in mind when planning your observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Ribarroja del Turia occurred on July 18, 1860, 166 years ago, with totality lasting just over a minute and a half. Much more recent was the annular eclipse of October 3, 2005—21 years ago—when the Moon covered nearly 90% of the Sun's disk. After the 2026 eclipse, one will have to wait until July 13, 2075 for an annular eclipse to cross the area again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be 4.6° above the horizon, a very low height comparable to the position of the Sun in its final minutes before sunset. Its position at that moment will be toward the west-northwest, at 286° azimuth. To follow the phenomenon without interruption, it is advisable to choose an elevated location with clear visibility toward the western quadrant and without buildings or trees obstructing that narrow strip of sky.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Ribarroja del Turia
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:38 UTC | 19:38 | +15.0° | 277.1° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.8° | 285.3° |
| Maximum | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +4.7° | 285.4° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +4.6° | 285.5° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:24 UTC | 21:24 | -4.1° | 293.6° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.6°)
Azimuth at C4
293.6° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.13°
Terrain horizon
0.94°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.70°
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 Ribarroja del Turia
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto de la Yerba | 1041 m | 22.7 km | 269° W |
| Monte Gordo | 1023 m | 22.2 km | 267° W |
| Alto de Morros | 997 m | 24.4 km | 272° W |
| Alto de la Cazoleta | 991 m | 24.0 km | 271° W |
| Alto de la Sima | 986 m | 22.9 km | 269° W |
| Cerro del Morro | 964 m | 23.6 km | 270° W |
| El Gorgo | 909 m | 22.6 km | 15° NNE |
| Montemayor | 899 m | 22.5 km | 23° NNE |
Weather in Ribarroja del Turia in August
Avg. temp.
26.3°C
Max / min
31.2° / 21.3°
Precipitation
11.6 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station VALENCIA AEROPUERTO, 11 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
7%
Median cloud cover
32%
P75 — cloudier days
60%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Ribarroja del Turia
- 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 Ribarroja del Turia
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ribarroja del Turia?
Yes — Ribarroja del Turia is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Ribarroja del Turia?
Maximum occurs at 20:32 local time (18:32 UTC) in Ribarroja del Turia.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ribarroja del Turia?
Look WNW (azimuth 285°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Ribarroja del Turia.
How long does totality last in Ribarroja del Turia?
Totality lasts 1 min 7 s in Ribarroja del Turia (C2 to C3).
Is Ribarroja del Turia a good place to watch the eclipse?
Ribarroja del Turia 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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