Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:35
Rojales
38.088°, -0.725° · 12 m a.s.l.
99% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.70° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
ROJALES · 38.088° N -0.725° W
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In Rojales, the Moon covered 99% of the Sun.
At 20:35 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Rojales, covering up to 99% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 59/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Rojales
Rojales is a municipality in Alicante province, nestled in the Vega Baja of the Segura river, a region in the southeast of the Valencian Community. With just over 20,500 inhabitants and an elevation of just 12 metres above sea level, the town extends across flat terrain beside the Segura river, a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. Its traditional agricultural surroundings and mild climate have driven notable residential growth in recent decades.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Rojales will experience a partial solar eclipse, reaching its maximum at 20:34 local time. The Sun will then be just 4.1 degrees above the horizon in the west-northwest direction (286°). Despite the low position of the star, the calculated margin above the local horizon is 4 degrees, so the eclipse should be visible from clear vantage points to the west. It is recommended to seek a location with an unobstructed view in that direction.
The weather in August
August in Rojales is the warmest month of the year according to AEMET records for the period 1991–2020. Average temperatures hover around 26 °C, with daytime highs exceeding 30 °C and night-time lows around 22 °C. The average rainfall for the month is very scant, barely 12 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is low in this coastal zone of the southeastern peninsula. Overall, August offers favourable conditions for twilight astronomical observation.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Rojales occurred on 28 May 1900, over 126 years ago, with a totality lasting just 55 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, one must wait until 13 July 2075 to see an annular eclipse from this latitude, whilst a new total eclipse will not arrive until the year 2327. The 2026 eclipse is, in practical terms, an astronomical opportunity for several generations.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:34, the Sun will be at 286 degrees azimuth, west-northwest direction. Its altitude above the horizon will be just 4.1 degrees, a position very close to the horizon line. To make the most of the observation, position yourself at an elevated or open location to the west-northwest, avoiding buildings or trees in that low strip of sky. The twilight glow at that hour will add a particular atmosphere to the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Rojales
In Rojales, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:35 local time, with 99% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Rojales, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. Even so, a clear horizon toward the WNW helped.
This area typically sees around 6% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Rojales
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:40:46 | 17:40:46 UTC | +14.4° | 277.7° | |
| Maximum | 20:35:12 | 18:35:12 UTC | +4.0° | 285.8° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:55 | 18:55 UTC | +0.7° | 288.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:26:17 | 19:26:17 UTC | -5.0° | 293.8° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Phases shown in red aren't observable: they happen while the Sun is below the horizon.
Location
- Latitude
- 38.0880° N
- Longitude
- 0.7254° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:40:46
- Maximum
- 20:35:12
- Eclipse ends
- 21:26:17
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:00:06
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 31s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99%
- Sun altitude
- +4.0°
- Sun azimuth
- 285.8°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (285.8°)
285.8° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
4.04°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.34°
Terrain horizon
+2.70°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Rojales
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| la Vella | 838 m | 24.1 km | 331° NNW |
| Pic de Sant Gaità | 818 m | 24.6 km | 323° NW |
| Alt de Sant Juri | 812 m | 24.6 km | 325° NW |
| el Campanar | 704 m | 23.3 km | 331° NNW |
| Peña de Orihuela | 634 m | 24.0 km | 273° W |
| Cabezo Lodroño | 616 m | 23.4 km | 273° W |
| Pico del ÁguilaIn the Sun's direction | 568 m | 15.8 km | 284° WNW |
| Pico del ChinarIn the Sun's direction | 518 m | 16.5 km | 284° WNW |
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The August sky
Avg. temp.
26.4°C
Max / min
30.9° / 21.9°
Precipitation
12 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station ROJALES, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
6%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 1%Median cloud cover · 6%P75 — cloudier days · 34%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Rojales
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 years ago
- Next total eclipseJune 20, 2327
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Rojales
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Rojales?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99% covered at maximum from Rojales.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Rojales?
Maximum occurred at 20:35 local time (18:35 UTC) in Rojales.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Rojales?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Rojales.
Was Rojales a good place to watch the eclipse?
Rojales was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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.
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