Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:34
Villajoyosa
38.508°, -0.233° · 39 m a.s.l.
99% of the Sun covered at maximum
Marginal · score 40/100 Sun at +4° · 286° WNW
Marginal: only 0.05° between the Sun and the local skyline at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
VILLAJOYOSA · 38.508° N -0.233° W
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Villajoyosa, the Moon covered 99% of the Sun.
At 20:34 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Villajoyosa, 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 62/ 100
Full ring visible
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About Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa is a coastal municipality in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community, with roughly 33,800 inhabitants. Located 39 metres above sea level, it stretches along the Mediterranean coast between Benidorm and the provincial capital. Its position on the front line of the coast offers wide horizons towards the open sea, making it a favourable observation point for astronomical phenomena that require visibility towards the western horizon.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Villajoyosa will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum phase will occur at 20:34 local time, when the Sun will be just 4° above the horizon and in the west-northwest direction. Despite this very low angle, topographic profile data indicate that the Sun will remain visible with a margin of 1.6° above the horizon. It is important to choose an observation point with a clear view in that direction so as not to miss the phenomenon.
The weather in August
According to AEMET climatological data for the period 1991–2020, August in Villajoyosa presents a low risk of storms. The Alicante coast enjoys notable atmospheric stability in summer, characteristic of the dry and hot Mediterranean climate of this coastal region. These conditions are favourable for observing the eclipse in the open air, although it is recommended to check the local forecast in the days before, especially given the low Sun altitude at the time of maximum.
Past eclipses
The most recent total eclipse visible from Villajoyosa dates from 28 May 1900, 126 years ago, with a totality phase of just 35 seconds. Closer in time is the annular eclipse of 3 October 2005, which covered 90.4 % of the solar disk with an annular phase of 228 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular event from this location would not arrive until 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the instant of maximum phase, at 20:34 local time on 12 August, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 286°. Its altitude above the horizon will be only 4°, a very grazing position that makes it especially important to choose a clear location facing the sea or towards any unobstructed space in that direction. The low Sun altitude also intensifies atmospheric refraction, which can slightly alter the visual appearance of the eclipse.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Villajoyosa
In Villajoyosa, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:34 local time, with 99% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Villajoyosa, the Sun was 4° above the horizon, toward the WNW. It sat right at the edge of the horizon: even a small nearby obstacle could have blocked it.
This area typically sees around 5% 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 Villajoyosa
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:40:02 | 17:40:02 UTC | +14.2° | 277.8° | |
| Maximum | 20:34:25 | 18:34:25 UTC | +3.9° | 286.0° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:35 | 18:35 UTC | +3.9° | 286.0° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 21:25:28 | 19:25:28 UTC | -5.0° | 294.0° |
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
- 38.5075° N
- Longitude
- 0.2335° W
- Elevation
- 39 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:40:02
- Maximum
- 20:34:25
- Eclipse ends
- 21:25:28
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:58:54
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 45m 26s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.5%
- Sun altitude
- +3.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 286.0°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (286.0°)
286.0° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
3.93°
Sun altitude at maximum
3.88°
Terrain horizon
+0.05°
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 Villajoyosa
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitana | 1559.4 m | 16.0 km | 350° N |
| Aitana Oriental | 1549 m | 16.0 km | 352° N |
| Penya Alta | 1504 m | 15.8 km | 356° N |
| Moleta d’Aitana | 1466 m | 17.5 km | 341° NNW |
| Alt de Tagarina | 1434 m | 15.8 km | 358° N |
| el Puigcampana | 1408 m | 10.6 km | 19° NNE |
| Pla de la Casa | 1385 m | 23.5 km | 351° N |
| la Mallada del Llop | 1361 m | 23.1 km | 358° N |
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The August sky
5%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 5%P75 — cloudier days · 36%
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 Villajoyosa
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Villajoyosa
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Villajoyosa?
Yes, but marginally: with 99% obscuration, the topographic horizon from Villajoyosa was very close to the Sun's altitude at the end.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Villajoyosa?
Maximum occurred at 20:34 local time (18:34 UTC) in Villajoyosa.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Villajoyosa?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 286°), 4° above the horizon at maximum from Villajoyosa.
Was Villajoyosa a good place to watch the eclipse?
Villajoyosa could see the eclipse with limitations (score 40/100): terrain, geometry, or climatology added risk. A higher-scored viewpoint would have been preferable.
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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