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.

50/100Marginal

69%

Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration

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°

Peaks near Agüimes

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

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.