Solar eclipse in Alcosser
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Alacant, Spain
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be partial in Alcosser: the Moon will cover up to 99.7% of the solar disc. It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 (source: IGN), although totality is not reached here.
Eclipse data for Alcosser
Partial eclipse
99.7% of the Sun covered at maximum
- Partial phase begins
- 19:39
- Maximum eclipse
- 20:34
- Sunset (still eclipsed)
- 21:00
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 4°
All times in local time in mainland Spain and the Balearics (CEST, UTC+2). No conversion needed on site.
The Sun will be very low (4° above the horizon at maximum): find a spot with a completely clear west-northwest horizon — no mountains, buildings or tree lines.
The Sun will set while still eclipsed: around 21:00 it will sink below the horizon before the partial phase is over.
Timeline of the evening in Alcosser
- Partial phase begins: 19:39
- Maximum: 20:34
- Sunset (still eclipsed): 21:00
What you will see in Alcosser
At 19:39, the Moon will start to bite into the solar disc in Alcosser. At maximum, at 20:34, it will cover 99.7% of the Sun: the evening light will fade dramatically, taking on a flat, cold tone, and you may notice the temperature dropping.
Even so, 99.7% is not totality: without 100% there is no corona, no twilight darkness, no planets popping into view. You are one step away: about 41 km away, in Corbera (València), the eclipse WILL be total, with 0m 05s of totality.
The big constraint in Alcosser will be the Sun's altitude: at maximum it will be only 4° above the horizon, practically grazing it. Find a completely clean west-northwest line of sight — the sea, a wide plain or a clear high point — because any building, ridge or tree line can block it.
AEMET (the Spanish met office) will publish the specific eclipse-day forecast in the final days: check it before choosing your observing spot. Official forecast: aemet.es (© AEMET).
Narrative generated from the circumstances computed for the coordinates of this municipality (JPL DE440s ephemerides, cross-checked against the IGN). Description of the phases of a total eclipse: IGN, eclipses.ign.es.
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Totality, one step away
These are the municipalities inside the path of totality closest to Alcosser (straight-line distance, our own computation):
- Corbera (València) — 0m 05s of totality, about 41 km away
- Cullera (València) — 0m 24s of totality, about 43 km away
- Fortaleny (València) — 0m 22s of totality, about 43 km away
Quick notes
- It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905, and that same night coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
- The next ones: a total eclipse on 2 August 2027 (Cádiz and Málaga) and an annular eclipse on 26 January 2028 (source: IGN).
- Travelling to Spain for the eclipse? Practical guide for visitors →
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses
During the partial phases you must use eclipse glasses that carry the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 marking printed on the frame and a CE mark issued by a notified body (a 4-digit code). Official safe-observation guidance from Spain’s IGN at eclipses.ign.es.
Before using your glasses, check that the model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es — the Spanish consumer-protection watchdog is running an active market-surveillance campaign against counterfeit eclipse glasses. Full checklist and more verified models in our certified eclipse glasses guide.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Alcosser
What time is the solar eclipse in Alcosser?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In Alcosser, the partial phase begins at 19:39, maximum comes at 20:34 and the Sun will set still eclipsed around 21:00 (local time in mainland Spain and the Balearics (CEST, UTC+2)). Our own computation for the municipality's coordinates, cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es).
Will the 12 August 2026 eclipse be total in Alcosser?
No. In Alcosser it will be partial: the Moon will cover at most 99.7% of the solar disc, at 20:34. The nearest totality is in Corbera (València), about 41 km away in a straight line.
How long does the eclipse last in Alcosser?
The whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 1 h 21 min. The Sun will set before the partial phase fully ends.
Which glasses do I need to watch the eclipse?
Eclipse glasses with the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 standard printed on them and a CE mark issued by a notified body (4-digit code). Check that your model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es, and follow the IGN safe-observation guidance at eclipses.ign.es.
Where do I go if it is cloudy in Alcosser?
AEMET (the Spanish met office) will publish the specific eclipse-day forecast in the final days: check it before choosing your observing spot. Check AEMET's official forecast (aemet.es, © AEMET) in the final days and have a plan B ready: our guides cover the areas with the best clear-sky statistics.
What if I miss it? When is the next eclipse in Spain?
On 2 August 2027 there will be another total eclipse visible from Cádiz and Málaga, and on 26 January 2028 an annular eclipse visible from Spain. On top of that, the night of 12 August 2026 coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
Keep planning
Circumstances computed for the coordinates of each municipality with JPL DE440s ephemerides and cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es). All times are local.