Cangas do Morrazo
42.264°, -8.785° · 14 m a.s.l.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 6.31° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 99% obscuration
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About Cangas do Morrazo
Cangas do Morrazo is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, with approximately 25,700 inhabitants. Located on the Morrazo peninsula, just 14 metres above sea level, it overlooks the Ría de Vigo from a coastal position that has historically shaped its fishing industry. The urban core blends the traditional town centre with neighbourhoods facing the sea, forming a village with a distinctly Atlantic character at the southern edge of the Rías Baixas.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Cangas do Morrazo will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching maximum at 20:29 local time. At that moment the Sun will be 11.8 degrees above the horizon, with a margin of 7 degrees relative to the terrain profile, guaranteeing unobstructed visibility based on calculated data. The direction is nearly due west (azimuth 279°), so it is advisable to position yourself at a spot with a clear horizon towards the west to make the most of the partial phase.
The weather in August
According to AEMET records for the period 1991–2020, August in Cangas do Morrazo has an average temperature of 21.2 °C, with highs around 26.1 °C and lows that rarely drop below 16.4 °C. The average monthly precipitation is 37.2 mm, a moderate value, but the risk of storms is high: summer afternoons in the Galician estuaries are prone to convective showers. Anyone planning to observe the eclipse should take that possibility of cloud cover late in the day into account.
Past eclipses
The last annular eclipse visible from Cangas do Morrazo took place on 3 October 2005, a little over twenty years ago. On that occasion the Moon covered approximately 90 per cent of the solar disc and the phenomenon lasted nearly four minutes. There is no record of a previous total eclipse in the available data. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, one will have to wait until 27 February 2082 for another annular eclipse to pass over this part of the Galician coast.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum phase, at 20:29 on 12 August 2026, the Sun will be in the western direction (azimuth 279°), nearly facing the open sea for anyone observing from the coast of Cangas do Morrazo. Its height above the horizon will be 11.8 degrees, equivalent to little more than a fist held at arm's length. The waterfront promenades of the town and any spot with a view to the west offer suitable conditions for following the progress of the partial phase without obstacles in that direction.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Cangas do Morrazo
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:32 UTC | 19:32 | +22.3° | 270.0° |
| Maximum | 18:30 UTC | 20:30 | +11.8° | 279.4° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | +2.4° | 288.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (288.2°)
Azimuth at C4
288.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
2.37°
Terrain horizon
5.48°
Sun−terrain margin
+6.31°
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 Cangas do Morrazo
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleiro | 752 m | 18.1 km | 100° E |
| Galiñeiro | 709 m | 15.9 km | 154° SSE |
| Galiñeiro Sur | 709 m | 16.7 km | 155° SSE |
| Coto das Forcadas | 706 m | 16.7 km | 155° SSE |
| A Galla do Galiñeiro | 694 m | 15.2 km | 155° SSE |
| O Penedo da Faladoura | 664 m | 15.0 km | 155° SSE |
| Alto da Fonte do Pobo | 654 m | 16.3 km | 151° SSE |
| Alto da Groba | 654 m | 21.9 km | 190° S |
Weather in Cangas do Morrazo in August
Avg. temp.
21.2°C
Max / min
26.1° / 16.4°
Precipitation
37.2 mm
Storm risk
High
Station VIGO , 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
43%
P75 — cloudier days
83%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Cangas do Morrazo
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next total eclipseOctober 26, 2144
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Cangas do Morrazo
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Cangas do Morrazo?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99% covered at maximum from Cangas do Morrazo.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Cangas do Morrazo?
Maximum occurs at 20:30 local time (18:30 UTC) in Cangas do Morrazo.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Cangas do Morrazo?
Look West (azimuth 279°); the Sun will be 12° above the horizon at maximum from Cangas do Morrazo.
Is Cangas do Morrazo a good place to watch the eclipse?
Cangas do Morrazo is a good option (score 70/100): 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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