Sant Joan d'Alacant
38.401°, -0.436° · 44 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.57° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Sant Joan d'Alacant
Sant Joan d'Alacant is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, with approximately 22,000 inhabitants. Located at 44 meters above sea level, it is part of the Alicante metropolitan area, just a few kilometers north of the capital. Its location on the Mediterranean coast gives it a warm climate and high sun exposure throughout the year.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Sant Joan d'Alacant will witness a partial solar eclipse with its maximum at 20:34 local time. The Sun will then be 4° above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction. The topographic horizon calculation indicates that the celestial body will remain visible—with a margin of 2.6°—but it will be essential to have a clear line of sight in that direction, without buildings or elevations blocking the final degrees of sunset.
The weather in August
August is the warmest and sunniest month in Sant Joan d'Alacant, with average temperatures of 26.5 °C, typical highs of 31 °C, and nighttime lows around 22 °C. The municipality receives over 319 hours of sunshine in this month, and the probability of clear skies is around 77 % according to AEMET climate data from the 1991–2020 period. Precipitation is negligible—13 mm on average—though there is a moderate risk of convective storms, a phenomenon common on the eastern coast in summer.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Joan d'Alacant occurred on May 28, 1900, 126 years ago, with a totality duration of 72 seconds. More recently, on October 3, 2005, the municipality experienced an annular eclipse with 90.4 % obscuration and approximately 194 seconds of annular phase. After the eclipses from 2026 to 2028, the next annular event in this area will not occur until July 13, 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
During the eclipse maximum, the Sun will be at azimuth 286°, a direction pointing west-northwest, just 4° above the horizon. At 20:34 in the afternoon, the celestial body will be close to sunset. To observe it, it is advisable to choose an elevated and clear location—a rooftop, a park, or an open area—facing west-northwest with a completely unobstructed horizon in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Sant Joan d'Alacant
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:40 UTC | 19:40 | +14.3° | 277.7° |
| Maximum | 18:34 UTC | 20:34 | +4.0° | 285.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:25 UTC | 21:25 | -5.0° | 293.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (293.8°)
Azimuth at C4
293.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.96°
Terrain horizon
1.46°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.57°
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 Sant Joan d'Alacant
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el MaigmóIn the Sun's direction | 1296 m | 20.3 km | 303° WNW |
| Alt de GuisopIn the Sun's direction | 1249 m | 22.6 km | 303° WNW |
| Alt del CarrascaletIn the Sun's direction | 1245 m | 24.4 km | 306° NW |
| el Cremat | 1242 m | 23.8 km | 343° NNW |
| Les PlanissesIn the Sun's direction | 1241 m | 24.1 km | 305° NW |
| Penya Migjorn | 1226 m | 17.4 km | 328° NNW |
| El Racó de Xomarra | 1224 m | 24.3 km | 357° N |
| Cabeçó d'Or | 1210 m | 14.5 km | 14° NNE |
Weather in Sant Joan d'Alacant in August
Avg. temp.
26.5°C
Max / min
31.1° / 21.8°
Precipitation
13.4 mm
Storm risk
Medium
Station ALACANT/ALICANTE, 6 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 Sant Joan d'Alacant
- 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 Sant Joan d'Alacant
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sant Joan d'Alacant?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Sant Joan d'Alacant.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Sant Joan d'Alacant?
Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Sant Joan d'Alacant.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sant Joan d'Alacant?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Joan d'Alacant.
Is Sant Joan d'Alacant a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Joan d'Alacant 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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