Vinaròs
40.470°, 0.476° · 12 m a.s.l.
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The Sun clears local terrain by 3.43° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Vinaròs
Vinaròs is a coastal municipality in the province of Castellón, in the Valencian Community, with some 28,300 inhabitants. Located just 12 metres above sea level, it stretches alongside the Mediterranean at the northern tip of the Castellón coast, in the area known as the Costa del Azahar. Founded in 1241, the city combines a well-preserved historic quarter with an active fishing port and broad beaches facing east, which conditions its astronomical horizon in the opposite direction.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Vinaròs will lie within the path of totality of the total solar eclipse, with maximum expected at 20:30 local time. At that moment the Moon will completely cover the Sun, offering a few seconds of daytime darkness. The Sun will be only 4.4° above the horizon with a margin of 3.4° above the surrounding terrain, so a clear view towards the west-northwest horizon is essential to not miss totality.
The weather in August
In August, Vinaròs experiences a typical Mediterranean climate, with average temperatures around 25°C and highs typically reaching 31°C according to AEMET records from 1991–2020. Nights are mild, with lows around 19°C. Average monthly rainfall is scarce, just 13 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms in this month is low. Overall, it is one of the driest and sunniest months of the year on this coastal strip.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Vinaròs occurred on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality phase lasting just under four minutes. Shortly before, on 11 November 1901, an annular eclipse took place. After the 2026 eclipse, the next annular eclipse visible from here will not occur until 13 July 2075, and the following total eclipse not until 17 November 2180.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 20:30 local time, the Sun will be 4.4° high above the horizon, in a direction of azimuth 286°, which corresponds roughly to west-northwest. At that hour of the afternoon, the Sun will have completed most of its daily path and will be nearing sunset, giving the phenomenon a singular atmosphere: totality will occur with the sky still illuminated on the opposite horizon and twilight covering the Mediterranean landscape.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Vinaròs
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:36 UTC | 19:36 | +14.6° | 277.2° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +4.7° | 285.6° |
| Maximum | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +4.5° | 285.7° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:31 UTC | 20:31 | +4.4° | 285.9° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:22 UTC | 21:22 | -4.2° | 294.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.1°)
Azimuth at C4
294.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-4.18°
Terrain horizon
0.97°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.43°
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 Vinaròs
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torreta de Montsià | 763.1 m | 16.6 km | 16° NNE |
| Mola Cima | 749.4 m | 15.9 km | 15° NNE |
| Palleret del Teix | 738.8 m | 17.1 km | 17° NNE |
| la Tenda | 731.7 m | 17.5 km | 17° NNE |
| la Trencada | 730.2 m | 18.0 km | 17° NNE |
| la Foradada | 682.8 m | 18.9 km | 18° NNE |
| la Talaia Grossa | 636 m | 23.3 km | 250° WSW |
| lo Molló | 627 m | 24.2 km | 254° WSW |
Weather in Vinaròs in August
Avg. temp.
25.2°C
Max / min
31° / 19.4°
Precipitation
13.2 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station VINARÒS, 10 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
4%
Median cloud cover
9%
P75 — cloudier days
29%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Vinaròs
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseNovember 11, 1901125 years ago
- Next total eclipseNovember 17, 2180
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vinaròs
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Vinaròs?
Yes — Vinaròs is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Vinaròs?
Maximum occurs at 20:31 local time (18:31 UTC) in Vinaròs.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Vinaròs?
Look WNW (azimuth 286°); the Sun will be 5° above the horizon at maximum from Vinaròs.
How long does totality last in Vinaròs?
Totality lasts 1 min 41 s in Vinaròs (C2 to C3).
Is Vinaròs a good place to watch the eclipse?
Vinaròs will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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