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.
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Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration
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About Xàtiva
Xàtiva is a municipality in the province of Valencia, in the Valencian Community, with just under 30,000 inhabitants. Located 108 meters above sea level in inland Valencia, the city occupies a position between coastal plains and the foothills of the La Costera region. Its surroundings combine traditional citrus agricultural land with moderately hilly terrain that slopes down toward the natural corridor connecting Valencia to the south of the community.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Xàtiva will experience a partial solar eclipse. At maximum coverage, at 20:33 local time, the Sun's disk will be partially obscured by the Moon. The Sun will be just 4.4 degrees above the horizon, meaning that any obstacle to the west-northwest—buildings, trees, or hills—can interfere with observation. Finding an elevated spot with a clear horizon in that direction will significantly improve visibility of the phenomenon.
The weather in August
August in Xàtiva is warm and dry, with average temperatures around 27.7 °C according to AEMET data from the period 1991–2020. Typical highs reach 34.8 °C during the day, while nights cool to 20.7 °C. Average precipitation for the month is low, with 14.7 mm. The risk of thunderstorms is low, which favors clear sky conditions on eclipse day. Source: AEMET.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Xàtiva occurred on May 12, 1706, 320 years ago, with totality lasting nearly four minutes. More recently, on October 3, 2005, an annular eclipse covered 90.4% of the Sun's disk. After the 2026–2028 cycle, the next predicted annular eclipse will arrive on July 13, 2075, with 87.4% obscuration. No total eclipse is foreseen in the nearer future.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the eclipse's peak, at 20:33 local time, the Sun will be 4.4 degrees high above the horizon, a very low position. Its azimuth of 286 degrees places it to the west-northwest, nearly at the point where the Sun begins its final descent before sunset. This low angle requires that the observer have a completely clear horizon in that direction to follow the eclipse through its maximum point.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
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°
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 Xàtiva
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| el Teix | 1263 m | 24.4 km | 176° S |
| Alt del Cerincal | 1226 m | 25.0 km | 175° S |
| Alt de Montagut | 1222.63 m | 24.3 km | 175° S |
| Alt de la Reja | 1128 m | 23.8 km | 173° S |
| Alt de la Cava | 1127 m | 24.9 km | 181° S |
| Alt de Benicadell | 1105 m | 20.1 km | 151° SSE |
| Alt de la Cava | 1078 m | 25.0 km | 183° S |
| la Capella | 1077 m | 20.1 km | 151° SSE |
Weather in Xàtiva in August
Avg. temp.
27.7°C
Max / min
34.8° / 20.7°
Precipitation
14.7 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station XÀTIVA, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
11%
Median cloud cover
21%
P75 — cloudier days
34%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Xàtiva
- Last total eclipseMay 12, 1706320 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 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.
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