Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 19:54
Arucas
28.120°, -15.523° · 280 m a.s.l.
70% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +10° · 282° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 9.02° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration
ARUCAS · 28.120° N -15.523° W
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Arucas, the Moon covered 70% of the Sun.
At 19:54 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Arucas, covering up to 70% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
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About Arucas
Arucas is a municipality in the province of Las Palmas, on the island of Gran Canaria, with just over 36,000 inhabitants. Located at 280 meters elevation in the northern interior of the island, it occupies a mid-altitude territory characterized by banana cultivation and the presence of the Arucas massif. Its Atlantic position gives it a mild and stable climate throughout the year, far removed from the thermal extremes of the Peninsula.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Arucas will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum occurring at 19:54 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be nearly 10 degrees above the horizon, with a comfortable margin with respect to the terrain profile, ensuring visibility under normal conditions. Use of certified filters is recommended during the entire partial phase, as the solar corona does not become exposed.
The weather in August
August in Arucas is distinguished by very low storm risk, typical of the mid-altitude zones of Gran Canaria during summer. Atmospheric conditions are usually stable thanks to the influence of the Azores High, which limits the presence of convective clouds. Although complete temperature and precipitation data series are not available for this particular season, the month's behavior follows the dry and sunny pattern typical of the archipelago at this time. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The most recent total eclipse visible from Arucas occurred on October 2, 1959, 67 years ago, with a totality lasting just over two minutes. Before that event, the last recorded annular eclipse dates to April 1, 1764, 262 years ago. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, you will have to wait until April 1, 2136 for the next annular eclipse, and until May 6, 2236 for the next total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:54 local time, the Sun will be positioned toward the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 282 degrees and an altitude of nearly 10 degrees above the horizon. It is a low position but with sufficient margin for unobstructed observation from clear vantage points facing that quadrant. Orienting toward the northwest of the island, with views toward the Atlantic, may offer a clean horizon to follow the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Arucas
In Arucas, the eclipse reached its maximum at 19:54 local time, with 70% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Arucas, the Sun was 10° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 35% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Arucas
Local time · Atlantic/Canary| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 18:58:23 | 17:58:23 UTC | +21.9° | 275.6° | |
| Maximum | 19:53:44 | 18:53:44 UTC | +9.9° | 281.6° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:39 | 19:39 UTC | +0.6° | 286.7° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 20:45:02 | 19:45:02 UTC | -0.5° | 287.5° |
Phases marked with ⛰️ were not seen: the Sun was already hidden behind the real terrain at that moment.
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Eclipse phases
Times in WEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Location
- Latitude
- 28.1198° N
- Longitude
- 15.5233° W
- Elevation
- 280 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 18:58:23
- Maximum
- 19:53:44
- Eclipse ends
- 20:45:02
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:43:21
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 39s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 70%
- Sun altitude
- +9.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 281.6°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (281.6°)
281.6° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
9.88°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.86°
Terrain horizon
+9.02°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Arucas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 18.3 km | 195° SSW |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 18.2 km | 195° SSW |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 18.1 km | 191° SSW |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 19.0 km | 197° SSW |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 17.9 km | 189° S |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 18.7 km | 208° SSW |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 19.7 km | 199° SSW |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 17.6 km | 198° SSW |
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The August sky
35%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 11%Median cloud cover · 35%P75 — cloudier days · 57%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Arucas
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Arucas
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Arucas?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 70% covered at maximum from Arucas.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Arucas?
Maximum occurred at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Arucas.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Arucas?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 282°), 10° above the horizon at maximum from Arucas.
Was Arucas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Arucas was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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