Icod de los Vinos
28.372°, -16.712° · 219 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 11.62° at peak.
55/100Marginal
69%
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Icod de los Vinos
Icod de los Vinos is located on the northwestern slope of Tenerife, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, within the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. With some 24,000 inhabitants and situated at 219 meters above sea level, the town was founded in 1501 and occupies the foothills of the island's central massif. Its position on the northern slope gives it a unique microclimate, influenced both by the northeast trade winds and by the presence of Teide to the south.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Icod de los Vinos will lie outside the path of totality, so the eclipse will be partial. Maximum will occur at 19:54 local time, with the Sun positioned approximately 11 degrees above the horizon and at a bearing of 281 degrees azimuth—roughly due west. At that evening hour, the Sun will be high enough to observe without obstruction from most points with a clear western horizon, with a margin of some 11.6 degrees relative to the terrain.
The weather in August
In August, northern Tenerife enjoys typically summer conditions, moderated by Atlantic influence and the northeast trade winds. Thunderstorms are infrequent during this month, reducing the risk of cloud cover from convective systems. However, the northern slope of the island can register greater orographic cloud cover than the south, especially in the mid-altitude bands, so it is advisable to seek viewing locations with an open western horizon or at higher altitude for eclipse observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Icod de los Vinos occurred on October 27, 1780, nearly two and a half centuries ago, with a totality duration of barely 39 seconds. Before that, on April 1, 1764, the town had witnessed an annular eclipse lasting several minutes. After the 2026 event and the two following ones, one will have to wait until July 6, 2187 for a total eclipse to cross the sky of Icod de los Vinos again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum coverage, the Sun will be approximately 11 degrees above the horizon and at a bearing of 281 degrees azimuth, which corresponds roughly to west-northwest. At that altitude, the solar disk will have begun its evening descent, giving the observation a twilight character. To take advantage of the event, it is advisable to choose a location with a clear horizon in the west-northwest direction, free from buildings or vegetation that might obstruct the view at such a low elevation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Icod de los Vinos
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:57 UTC | 18:57 | +23.1° | 274.9° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +11.0° | 281.0° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | +0.4° | 286.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (286.9°)
Azimuth at C4
286.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.42°
Terrain horizon
-0.60°
Sun−terrain margin
+11.62°
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 Icod de los Vinos
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 3099.6 m | 13.3 km | 161° SSE |
| Pico Viejo Occidental | 3090 m | 12.8 km | 162° SSE |
| Montaña Blanca | 2748 m | 15.0 km | 140° SE |
| Guajara | 2718 m | 19.8 km | 151° SSE |
| Roque de la Grieta | 2576 m | 20.2 km | 143° SE |
| El Sombrero | 2532 m | 18.9 km | 167° SSE |
| Morra del Río | 2531 m | 20.5 km | 145° SE |
| Roque del Almendro | 2524 m | 19.7 km | 165° SSE |
Weather in Icod de los Vinos in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
1%
Median cloud cover
3%
P75 — cloudier days
17%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Icod de los Vinos
- Last total eclipseOctober 27, 1780246 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 6, 2187
- Next annular eclipseNovember 1, 2301
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Icod de los Vinos
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Icod de los Vinos?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from Icod de los Vinos.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Icod de los Vinos?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Icod de los Vinos.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Icod de los Vinos?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from Icod de los Vinos.
Is Icod de los Vinos a good place to watch the eclipse?
Icod de los Vinos 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.
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