Gáldar

28.147°, -15.650° · 148 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 9.81° at peak.

50/100Marginal

70%

Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Gáldar

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:58 UTC	18:58	+22.1°	275.5°
Maximum	18:53 UTC	19:53	+10.0°	281.5°
C4 — Partial ends	19:44 UTC	20:44	-0.4°	287.4°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (287.4°)

Azimuth at C4

287.4° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-0.37°

Terrain horizon

0.22°

Sun−terrain margin

+9.81°

Peaks near Gáldar

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

24%

Median cloud cover

47%

P75 — cloudier days

69%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Gáldar

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

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

What time is the eclipse maximum in Gáldar?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Gáldar?

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

Is Gáldar a good place to watch the eclipse?

Gáldar 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.