Xàtiva

38.990°, -0.519° · 108 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 3.51° at peak.

70/100Good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Xàtiva

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:39 UTC	19:39	+14.7°	277.4°
Maximum	18:33 UTC	20:33	+4.4°	285.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:24 UTC	21:24	-4.5°	293.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (293.7°)

Azimuth at C4

293.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-4.52°

Terrain horizon

0.90°

Sun−terrain margin

+3.51°

Peaks near Xàtiva

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

11%

Median cloud cover

21%

P75 — cloudier days

34%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Xàtiva

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Xàtiva.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Xàtiva?

Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Xàtiva.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Xàtiva?

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

Is Xàtiva a good place to watch the eclipse?

Xàtiva 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.