Villajoyosa

38.508°, -0.233° · 39 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 1.73° at peak.

60/100Good

99%

Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Villajoyosa

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+14.2°	277.8°
Maximum	18:34 UTC	20:34	+4.0°	285.9°
C4 — Partial ends	19:25 UTC	21:25	-5.0°	294.0°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (294.0°)

Azimuth at C4

294.0° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-5.02°

Terrain horizon

2.23°

Sun−terrain margin

+1.73°

Peaks near Villajoyosa

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

78%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Villajoyosa

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Villajoyosa?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Villajoyosa.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Villajoyosa?

Maximum occurs at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Villajoyosa.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Villajoyosa?

Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 4° above the horizon at maximum from Villajoyosa.

Is Villajoyosa a good place to watch the eclipse?

Villajoyosa is a good option (score 60/100): 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.