Arona
28.100°, -16.681° · 632 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 4.61° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Arona
Arona is a municipality in southern Tenerife, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), with just over 78,000 inhabitants. It sits at 632 meters above sea level, on the southern slopes of Teide, overlooking the southern coastal strip of the island. Its territory extends from volcanic peaks to the beaches of the shoreline, giving it great altitudinal variety within a single municipal boundary.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Arona will experience a partial solar eclipse. Maximum occurs at 19:54 local time, with the Sun in the west-northwest at 10.9° above the horizon. The margin with respect to the terrain is 2.5°: enough for the solar disk to be visible, though it is advisable to choose an observation point without obstacles in that direction. Totality will not be reached from here; the coverage will be partial.
The weather in August
In August, Arona records average precipitation of just 1.9 mm according to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, reflecting the marked summer aridity of southern Tenerife. The risk of storms is low, which favors stable conditions for observation. The sparse cloud cover characteristic of the southern part of the island makes August one of the driest and clearest months of the year in this area.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Arona took place on October 27, 1780, 246 years ago. Before that event, the city experienced an annular eclipse on April 1, 1764, 262 years old. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not occur until April 1, 2136, and the next total eclipse not until May 6, 2236.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, the Sun will be in the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 281° and an altitude of 10.9° above the horizon. That position, close to the horizon but still clearly visible, directs the gaze toward the opposite side of Teide: toward the southern maritime strip. A clear location with an open view to the west guarantees the best perspective of the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Arona
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +22.9° | 275.1° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +10.9° | 281.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:45 UTC | 20:45 | +0.3° | 286.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (286.9°)
Azimuth at C4
286.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.27°
Terrain horizon
6.25°
Sun−terrain margin
+4.61°
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 Arona
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 3099.6 m | 17.8 km | 4° N |
| Pico Viejo Occidental | 3090 m | 18.2 km | 3° N |
| Montaña Blanca | 2748 m | 19.9 km | 19° NNE |
| Guajara | 2718 m | 14.7 km | 27° NNE |
| Roque de la Grieta | 2576 m | 17.0 km | 33° NNE |
| El Sombrero | 2532 m | 12.0 km | 7° N |
| Morra del Río | 2531 m | 16.0 km | 33° NNE |
| Roque del Almendro | 2524 m | 11.5 km | 10° N |
Weather in Arona in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
4%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Arona
- Last total eclipseOctober 27, 1780246 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseMay 6, 2236
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Arona
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Arona?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from Arona.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Arona?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Arona.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Arona?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from Arona.
Is Arona a good place to watch the eclipse?
Arona 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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