Agüimes
27.905°, -15.446° · 287 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.61° at peak.
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69%
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Agüimes
Agüimes is a municipality in the province of Las Palmas, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands, with just under 29,000 inhabitants. It sits at an altitude of 287 meters on the island of Gran Canaria, where the provincial capital is located. Its interior position on the island keeps it away from the coast and provides it with unique observation conditions, distinct from those of the coastal municipalities in the archipelago.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Agüimes will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum occurring at 19:54 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be 9.7 degrees above the horizon, in the west-northwest direction (282°), with a clearance of 4.1 degrees from the topographic horizon. Although the town lies outside the path of totality, the partial eclipse will be visible with clear skies toward the west. It is recommended to use approved solar filters at all times.
The weather in August
AEMET data corresponding to the 1991–2020 period confirms low thunderstorm risk in Agüimes during August. This indicator is favorable for those planning to observe the eclipse in the afternoon of August 12: the absence of thunderstorm activity in this month reduces one of the main sources of meteorological uncertainty. For a complete forecast—including cloud cover and temperature—consult local weather services a few days in advance.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Agüimes occurred on October 2, 1959, 67 years ago, with a totality of 66 seconds and complete obscuration of the solar disk. Before that event, the last annular eclipse dates back to April 1, 1764, more than two and a half centuries ago. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse from this municipality will come in 2136, and the next total eclipse will not occur until 2353.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:54, the Sun will be only 9.7 degrees above the horizon, with an azimuth of 282°, which corresponds to a direction nearly due west-northwest. With the star so close to the horizon, the observation point must have a clear line of sight in that direction; any obstacle—building, hill, or tree—could interrupt the observation at the critical moment. The clearance from the calculated topographic horizon is 4.1 degrees.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Agüimes
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +21.7° | 275.8° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +9.7° | 281.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:45 UTC | 20:45 | -0.7° | 287.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.5°)
Azimuth at C4
287.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.66°
Terrain horizon
6.12°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.61°
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 Agüimes
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la AgujereadaIn the Sun's direction | 1956 m | 13.8 km | 297° WNW |
| Pico de las NievesIn the Sun's direction | 1949.96 m | 13.9 km | 297° WNW |
| Roque RedondoIn the Sun's direction | 1921 m | 12.7 km | 299° WNW |
| CampanarioIn the Sun's direction | 1917 m | 14.3 km | 293° WNW |
| Montaña de Los BizcochosIn the Sun's direction | 1842 m | 12.0 km | 301° WNW |
| Roque NubloIn the Sun's direction | 1813 m | 17.9 km | 294° WNW |
| Puntón de la AgujereadaIn the Sun's direction | 1809 m | 14.9 km | 290° WNW |
| Morro de la SalviaIn the Sun's direction | 1806 m | 14.8 km | 299° WNW |
Weather in Agüimes in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
6%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Agüimes
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 31, 2353
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Agüimes
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Agüimes?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from Agüimes.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Agüimes?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Agüimes.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Agüimes?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Agüimes.
Is Agüimes a good place to watch the eclipse?
Agüimes is a good option (score 50/100): 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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