San Vicent del Raspeig
38.396°, -0.525° · 113 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.19° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About San Vicent del Raspeig
San Vicent del Raspeig is a municipality in the province of Alicante, part of the Valencian Community, with just over 56,700 inhabitants and situated at 113 meters elevation. It borders the provincial capital and hosts the campus of the University of Alicante, giving it a distinctly urban and university character. Its position just inland from the Costa Blanca provides warm, dry summers typical of the Mediterranean coast.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, San Vicent del Raspeig will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum at 20:34 hours. At that moment the Sun will be just 4.1° above the geometric horizon, with barely a 2.3° margin above the terrain horizon: it is advisable to seek an elevated point with a completely clear west-northwest horizon. The Moon will cover a visible fraction of the Sun's disk, dimming the afternoon light and giving the sky an unusual tone.
The weather in August
August in San Vicent del Raspeig is the warmest and sunniest month of the year. According to AEMET data from 1991-2020, the average temperature is 26.5 °C, with typical highs of 31.1 °C and lows of 21.8 °C. The municipality averages 319 hours of sunshine in August and the probability of clear skies approaches 77%. Average monthly precipitation is 13.4 mm, with moderate thunderstorm risk that may manifest in brief afternoon episodes.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from San Vicent del Raspeig occurred on May 28, 1900, 126 years ago, with a totality duration of 75 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse passed through reaching an obscuration of 90.4% and lasting 183 seconds in the annular phase. The next annular eclipse after those of 2026-2028 is expected on July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:34 hours, the Sun will be toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 286° and an altitude of just 4.1° above the geometric horizon. It is a Sun very close to sunset, so any obstacle in the landscape—buildings, trees or terrain elevation—could interrupt visibility. Orienting toward the northwest with a clear horizon will be key to following the phenomenon uninterrupted.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in San Vicent del Raspeig
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +14.4° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.1° | 285.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -4.9° | 293.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.8°)
Azimuth at C4
293.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.90°
Terrain horizon
1.91°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.19°
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 San Vicent del Raspeig
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Maigmó | 1296 m | 14.9 km | 322° NW |
| Despenyador | 1261 m | 19.8 km | 320° NW |
| Alt de Guisop | 1249 m | 17.0 km | 318° NW |
| Alt del Carrascalet | 1245 m | 19.1 km | 321° NW |
| el Cremat | 1242 m | 23.4 km | 2° N |
| Les Planisses | 1241 m | 18.7 km | 320° NW |
| Penya Migjorn | 1226 m | 15.4 km | 355° N |
| Cabeçó d'Or | 1210 m | 18.5 km | 38° NE |
Weather in San Vicent del Raspeig in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
31.1° / 21.8°
Precipitation
13.4 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station ALACANT/ALICANTE, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
7%
P75 — cloudier days
9%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from San Vicent del Raspeig
- Last total eclipseMay 28, 1900126 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 San Vicent del Raspeig
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from San Vicent del Raspeig?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from San Vicent del Raspeig.
What time is the eclipse maximum in San Vicent del Raspeig?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in San Vicent del Raspeig.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from San Vicent del Raspeig?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from San Vicent del Raspeig.
Is San Vicent del Raspeig a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Vicent del Raspeig is a good option (score 70/100): 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.
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