Solar Eclipse in Castellón de la Plana
Total August 12, 2026 — Comunidad Valenciana
This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in Castellón de la Plana. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.
On August 12, 2026, Castellón de la Plana saw a total solar eclipse with 100.0% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:32 local time, with the sun 5° above the horizon toward the west. Totality lasted 1m 37s, with the solar corona and bright stars in view. At only 5° elevation, an obstacle taller than 87 m within 1 km was enough to hide the eclipsed sun in that direction, which is why the real terrain horizon decided this eclipse for many observers. Heliora replays the eclipse in 3D from any spot in Castellón de la Plana, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Replay the eclipse from Castellón de la Plana with the real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in Castellón de la Plana
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:20 | 17:59 | 41m / 41m |
| February | 07:53 | 18:35 | 38m / 38m |
| March | 07:11 | 19:06 | 36m / 36m |
| April | 07:22 | 20:38 | 36m / 36m |
| May | 06:45 | 21:08 | 39m / 39m |
| June | 06:30 | 21:30 | 41m / 41m |
| July | 06:44 | 21:28 | 40m / 40m |
| August | 07:11 | 20:56 | 37m / 37m |
| September | 07:41 | 20:09 | 36m / 36m |
| October | 08:10 | 19:20 | 37m / 37m |
| November | 07:45 | 17:44 | 40m / 40m |
| December | 08:14 | 17:35 | 43m / 43m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time was the solar eclipse in Castellón de la Plana?
- The partial phase began at 19:37 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:32.
- Was the total eclipse visible from Castellón de la Plana?
- Yes, Castellón de la Plana was within the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The sun was completely covered for 1m 37s.
- How high was the sun during the eclipse in Castellón de la Plana?
- The sun was at 5° altitude at maximum eclipse. Being quite low, it needed a clear view toward the west.
- Do I need special glasses to watch a solar eclipse?
- Yes, you need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Only during the brief seconds of totality can you look without protection.
- Was the sun above the horizon during the eclipse in Castellón de la Plana?
- Yes, the sun was at 5° altitude at maximum. Being quite low toward the west, it needed a clear horizon; Heliora's 3D replay shows whether mountains or buildings blocked it from any spot.
- How long did totality last?
- The totality phase lasted 1m 37s. During that time the sky darkened to deep twilight and the solar corona became visible.
- Which direction was the sun during the eclipse?
- At maximum eclipse, the sun was toward the west at roughly 286° azimuth.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.