Ingenio
27.919°, -15.434° · 266 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 2.28° at peak.
50/100Marginal
69%
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Ingenio
Ingenio is a municipality on the island of Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. With just under 30,000 inhabitants, it sits at 266 metres altitude in the interior of the island, on the eastern slope of the central massif. It is an enclave of artisanal and agricultural tradition, historically recognized for its ceramic and embroidery production. Its elevated position offers expansive views over Gran Canaria's eastern coast and the Atlantic Ocean.
For this eclipse
The August 2026 eclipse will be partial from Ingenio: the lunar disc will cover only a portion of the Sun, falling short of totality. Maximum will occur at 19:54 local time, with the Sun 9.7° above the horizon and a comfortable margin of 2.1° above the local terrain, so the phenomenon will be visible without obstruction from points with a clear western horizon. The darkness and solar corona characteristic of totality will not occur.
The weather in August
August in Ingenio, at 266 metres altitude in Gran Canaria's interior, is characterized by the thermal stability typical of the Canary climate. The risk of storms is low during this month, favouring open-sky observations. The northeast trade wind can generate low cloud layers on the island's northern slopes, but western-facing exposures — precisely where the Sun will be during the eclipse — tend to present clearer skies at dusk. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Ingenio occurred on 2 October 1959, 67 years ago, with a totality phase of just over one minute. Before that event, in 1764 an annular eclipse was recorded in which the Moon covered 86.6 % of the solar disc. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, one must wait until 1 April 2136 for the next annular eclipse, and until 31 July 2353 for the following total.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:54 local time, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 282° and an altitude of 9.7° above the horizon. This elevation is sufficient to ensure visibility of the phenomenon from nearly any point in Ingenio with a clear western horizon free of significant obstructions. The margin of 2.1° above the local horizon indicates that surrounding terrain does not interfere with observation.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Ingenio
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +21.7° | 275.8° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +9.7° | 281.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:45 UTC | 20:45 | -0.7° | 287.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.5°)
Azimuth at C4
287.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.67°
Terrain horizon
7.46°
Sun−terrain margin
+2.28°
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 Ingenio
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la AgujereadaIn the Sun's direction | 1956 m | 14.2 km | 289° WNW |
| Pico de las NievesIn the Sun's direction | 1949.96 m | 14.3 km | 290° WNW |
| Roque RedondoIn the Sun's direction | 1921 m | 13.1 km | 291° WNW |
| CampanarioIn the Sun's direction | 1917 m | 14.8 km | 286° WNW |
| Montaña de Los BizcochosIn the Sun's direction | 1842 m | 12.4 km | 292° WNW |
| Roque NubloIn the Sun's direction | 1813 m | 18.5 km | 288° WNW |
| Puntón de la AgujereadaIn the Sun's direction | 1809 m | 15.6 km | 284° WNW |
| Morro de la SalviaIn the Sun's direction | 1806 m | 15.2 km | 292° WNW |
Weather in Ingenio in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
2%
P75 — cloudier days
6%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Ingenio
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 31, 2353
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ingenio
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ingenio?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from Ingenio.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Ingenio?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Ingenio.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ingenio?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Ingenio.
Is Ingenio a good place to watch the eclipse?
Ingenio 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.
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