Arucas

28.120°, -15.523° · 280 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 10.14° at peak.

55/100Marginal

70%

Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Arucas

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:58 UTC	18:58	+21.9°	275.6°
Maximum	18:53 UTC	19:53	+9.9°	281.6°
C4 — Partial ends	19:44 UTC	20:44	-0.5°	287.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (287.4°)

Azimuth at C4

287.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.49°

Terrain horizon

-0.23°

Sun−terrain margin

+10.14°

Peaks near Arucas

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

10%

Median cloud cover

24%

P75 — cloudier days

51%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Arucas

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 70% covered at maximum from Arucas.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Arucas?

Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Arucas.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Arucas?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Arucas.

Is Arucas a good place to watch the eclipse?

Arucas is a good option (score 55/100): 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.