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The 12 August 2026 eclipse has passed

The information below describes the 2026 event. For the next total solar eclipse, use our guide to 2 August 2027: the path and timings are different.

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Castelló de la Plana, Spain

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Eclipse solar total · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Castelló de la Plana

Castelló de la Plana gets a long totality — over a minute and a half — with the Mediterranean at its back and the Sun low over the inland hills. It is one of the better combinations of duration and accessibility on the eastern coast.

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Início da totalidade~20:31 CESTCastelló de la Plana · Valencian Community · 12 Aug 2026
Duraçãoabout 1 minute 37 secondsMeasured for the city centre; a few seconds either way depending on exactly where you stand. Castelló de la Plana is inside the path of totality.
Altitude do Sol~5° above the WNW horizonbaixo a oeste, perto do pôr do sol
Cobertura100% (total)Castelló de la Plana is inside the path of totality — the corona is briefly visible with the naked eye during the total phase only.
Probabilidade de céu limpo Often clear, haze is the risk · ≈68%The Mediterranean coast is usually rain-free in August, but sea haze and low cloud sitting on the western horizon are a real threat when the Sun is only a few degrees up.
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Castelló de la Plana gets a long totality — over a minute and a half — with the Mediterranean at its back and the Sun low over the inland hills. It is one of the better combinations of duration and accessibility on the eastern coast.

Below: exact timings for Castelló, why you should look inland rather than out to sea here, the coastal haze caveat, and the nearby options along the Costa del Azahar.

A cronologia

Quando ocorre o eclipse

~19:37 CESTComeça a fase parcial — primeira "mordida" no Sol
~20:31 CESTTotalidade — about 1 minute 37 seconds. Retire os óculos apenas se for total.
~21:00 CESTPartial ends near sunset (~21:00 CEST)

Totality is centred on ~20:31 CEST with the Sun only about 5° above the west-northwest horizon, so an open low sightline in that direction matters more than anything else. The Sun sets shortly after, around 21:00.

Onde se posicionar

Os melhores locais para observar

Open ground west of the city, toward the Plana

Rural · flat

Correct direction · clean horizon

The agricultural plain west of Castelló gives exactly what is needed: a flat, open view toward the west-north-west where the eclipsed Sun will be, with the coastal buildings behind you.

Directions

Ermita de la Magdalena / Castell Vell

Elevated · historic

Height above the plain

The hermitage on the hill north of the city lifts you above the plain and looks out over it — useful height for clearing the low ground and a historic setting for the event.

Directions

Desert de les Palmes

Mountain · elevated

Best height · pick a west face

The range behind Benicàssim gives real elevation and long views. Choose a west-facing viewpoint — from the wrong side of the ridge the mountain itself will hide the Sun.

Directions

Grau de Castelló and the port

Coastal · accessible

Easy, but mind the direction

The port district is easy to reach and open, but remember the Sun is inland: face away from the water. The advantage here is space and an unobstructed low skyline.

Directions

North toward Benicarló and the central line

Longer totality

Meaningfully more time

Totality lengthens as you move north up the coast. Benicarló and Vinaròs sit nearer the centre of the path and get a noticeably longer total phase — an easy trip up the coast road.

Directions

Check the official regional eclipse pages and local council announcements closer to the date — many towns on the path are organising designated viewing sites with capacity limits.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

A previsão do tempo

O céu vai estar limpo?

The Valencian coast is almost always rain-free in mid-August and Castelló gets a generous totality — among the longest of the coastal cities.

The catch is direction. The Sun sets inland here, over the hills to the west-north-west, not over the sea.

A beachfront spot looking east is the classic mistake; you need an open view the other way.

Planeia o dia

A sua lista de verificação para o dia do eclipse

  • Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
  • An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~5° up
  • Arrive early — totality is only ~1m 37s and won't wait
  • Scout your viewpoint the evening before, at the same time of day
  • Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
  • A hill, ridge or open plain with nothing blocking the WNW
  • Don't spend ~1m 37s of totality fiddling with a camera
  • Glasses back on the instant the Sun's edge returns

Observe com segurança

Seja qual for a sua forma de observar, faça-o com segurança

Todos os produtos Absolute Eclipse são certificados de forma independente e fabricados na UE. Os óculos só se retiram durante a totalidade — use-os em toda a fase parcial.

  • Certificado ISO 12312-2
  • CE · UE 2016/425 EPI
  • Fabricado e enviado da UE
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Respostas rápidas

FAQ sobre o eclipse em Castelló de la Plana

Does Castelló de la Plana get a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?
Yes. Castelló de la Plana is inside the path of totality and sees a genuine total eclipse lasting about 1 minute 37 seconds, with 100% of the Sun covered. Outside the path — even a short distance away — the eclipse is only partial, which is a completely different experience.
What time is the eclipse in Castelló de la Plana?
The partial phase begins at about 19:37 CEST. Totality is centred on roughly 20:31 CEST, with the Sun about 5° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at around 21:00 CEST, so the whole event happens low in the evening sky.
Where should I watch from in Castelló de la Plana?
Because the Sun is only about 5° above the horizon, the single most important thing is an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. A building, ridge or treeline in that direction will hide the eclipse entirely, so choose your spot for its western sightline rather than its scenery.
Do I still need eclipse glasses in Castelló de la Plana?
Yes. Throughout the partial phases — over an hour before and after totality — you must wear certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses. You may remove them only during the ~1m 37s of totality itself, and must put them back on the instant the Sun's edge reappears.
Should I watch the eclipse from the beach in Castelló?
Only if the beach gives you an open view inland. This is the most common mistake on the Valencian coast: the eclipsed Sun is low in the west-north-west, over the land, not out over the Mediterranean. A beach works if nothing behind it blocks that direction — otherwise head west of the city.
Will the weather be clear in Castelló de la Plana on eclipse day?
The Mediterranean coast is usually rain-free in August, but sea haze and low cloud sitting on the western horizon are a real threat when the Sun is only a few degrees up.

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Fontes: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (meteorologia) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Os horários são locais (CEST).