{"id":321941,"date":"2026-07-31T10:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alicanteturismo.com\/events\/solar-eclipse-2026-alicante\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:41:06","slug":"solar-eclipse-2026-alicante","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/alicanteturismo.com\/en\/events\/solar-eclipse-2026-alicante\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Eclipse 2026 \u2013 Alicante"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Date:<\/b> Wednesday, 12th August 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Event Schedule:<\/b> 19:30 \u2013 21:00 CEST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Astronomical Event of the Year from the Alicante Coast<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">On 12th August 2026, Alicante will offer a prime viewpoint to witness one of the most breathtaking astronomical spectacles of the decade: an almost total solar eclipse at sunset.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Although the path of totality crosses a strip of northern and central Spain, in Alicante we will experience an impressive <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"122\">99.14% obscuration of the solar disc<\/b> just before sunset.<\/p>\n<div class=\"attachment-container unknown\">\n<div class=\"timeline-container\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ8uoSahcKEwibuo3A1_yVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSg\">\n<div class=\"timeline-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker-container\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-line ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<div class=\"timeline-title gds-emphasized-body-l ng-star-inserted\">Partial Eclipse Begins<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-time-label gds-extended-caption ng-star-inserted\">19:40:03 CEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-description gds-body-l ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">First contact as the Moon begins to cross the solar disc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker-container\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-line ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<div class=\"timeline-title gds-emphasized-body-l ng-star-inserted\">Maximum Eclipse (99.14% Coverage)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-time-label gds-extended-caption ng-star-inserted\">20:34:08 CEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-description gds-body-l ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Peak obscuration. The Sun will be low on the horizon at an altitude of 3.8\u00b0 (Azimuth 285.9\u00b0).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker-container\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-line ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<div class=\"timeline-title gds-emphasized-body-l ng-star-inserted\">Sunset<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-time-label gds-extended-caption ng-star-inserted\">20:59:06 CEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-description gds-body-l ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The eclipsed Sun sets below the horizon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-event ng-star-inserted\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker-container\">\n<div class=\"timeline-marker\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">\n<div class=\"timeline-title gds-emphasized-body-l ng-star-inserted\">Eclipse Ends (Below Horizon)<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-time-label gds-extended-caption ng-star-inserted\">21:25:08 CEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-description gds-body-l ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Final contact occurs out of view after sunset. Total duration: 1 hour 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Where to Watch in Alicante<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Due to the Sun\u2019s low elevation (3.8\u00b0), selecting a location with an unobstructed view looking west-northwest is essential:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Santa B\u00e1rbara Castle (Mount Benacantil):<\/b> Offers an elevated 360\u00b0 panoramic vista over the city and the western horizon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">San Fernando Castle (Mount Tossal):<\/b> A family-friendly location with wide, clear views facing northwest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Serra Grossa:<\/b> The ideal spot for combining nature and astronomical photography.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tabarca Island:<\/b> A unique setting in the Mediterranean. Its open fields, city walls, and the area surrounding the San Jos\u00e9 Tower provide an unobstructed sea horizon facing west to watch the eclipse over the water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Viewing Guidelines &amp; Eye Safety<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mandatory Eye Protection:<\/b> Never look directly at the Sun without certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or proper solar filters for cameras and telescopes. Regular sunglasses do not provide protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Plan Ahead:<\/b> Popular vantage points are expected to be busy, so arriving well in advance is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026 Event Schedule: 19:30 \u2013 21:00 CEST The Astronomical Event of the Year from the Alicante Coast On 12th August 2026, Alicante will offer a prime viewpoint to witness one of the most breathtaking astronomical spectacles of the decade: an almost total solar eclipse at sunset. 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