Arrecife

28.963°, -13.548° · 20 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 73% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 7.30° at peak.

65/100Good

73%

Partial eclipse · 73% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Arrecife

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:56 UTC	18:56	+20.6°	276.0°
Maximum	18:51 UTC	19:51	+8.7°	282.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:43 UTC	20:43	-1.5°	288.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (288.2°)

Azimuth at C4

288.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.55°

Terrain horizon

1.44°

Sun−terrain margin

+7.30°

Peaks near Arrecife

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

24%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Arrecife

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Arrecife?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 73% covered at maximum from Arrecife.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Arrecife?

Maximum occurs at 19:51 local time (18:51 UTC) in Arrecife.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Arrecife?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Arrecife.

Is Arrecife a good place to watch the eclipse?

Arrecife is a good option (score 65/100): 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.