Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 19:53
La Oliva
28.611°, -13.929° · 225 m a.s.l.
72% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +9° · 282° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.32° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 72% obscuration
LA OLIVA · 28.611° N -13.929° W
Photo: mroszewski · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In La Oliva, the Moon covered 72% of the Sun.
At 19:53 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over La Oliva, covering up to 72% 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 La Oliva
La Oliva is a municipality in the north of Fuerteventura, an island in the province of Las Palmas, in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Founded around the year 1500, it is home today to nearly 26,000 inhabitants and sits at an average elevation of 225 meters. Its Atlantic location, with the arid climate characteristic of Fuerteventura, defines a landscape of open volcanic terrain and vast panoramic horizons. These characteristics make it a propitious setting for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, La Oliva will experience a partial solar eclipse. The Canary Islands lie outside the path of totality, so there will be no complete darkening of the Sun. The maximum will occur at 19:53 local time, with the Sun at 8.9° altitude and a margin of 9° above the horizon, which guarantees unobstructed visibility in an open setting. Throughout the entire duration of the phenomenon, the use of certified eclipse glasses is essential.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991-2020, August in La Oliva registers an average precipitation of just 0.2 mm per month, and the risk of storms is rated as low. These figures reflect the arid character of Fuerteventura's summer climate, with few convective disturbances that could interfere with observation. Statistically, August is one of the months with the least meteorological activity of the year in this municipality, which is advantageous for the eclipse.
Past eclipses
La Oliva has not witnessed a total solar eclipse since October 27, 1780, 246 years ago, when totality lasted just 43 seconds. The last annular eclipse was even more remote: April 1, 1764, 262 years ago, with an annular phase of around four minutes. After the 2026 and 2028 eclipses, the next annular eclipse visible from here will not arrive until April 1, 2136, and the next total until May 6, 2236.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:53 local time, the Sun will be at 8.9° altitude with an azimuth of 282°, oriented toward the west-northwest. The position is low in the evening sky, but with 9° clearance above the horizon, any open place without obstructions in that direction will be sufficient for comfortable observation. It is advisable to choose a location with a clear view toward the west-northwest to take advantage of the moment of maximum.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from La Oliva
In La Oliva, the eclipse reached its maximum at 19:53 local time, with 72% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In La Oliva, the Sun was 9° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 2% 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 La Oliva
Local time · Atlantic/Canary| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 18:57:31 | 17:57:31 UTC | +20.7° | 276.0° | |
| Maximum | 19:52:43 | 18:52:43 UTC | +8.8° | 282.1° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:30 | 19:30 UTC | +1.2° | 286.4° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 20:43:56 | 19:43:56 UTC | -1.5° | 288.1° |
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
- 28.6105° N
- Longitude
- 13.9291° W
- Elevation
- 225 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 18:57:31
- Maximum
- 19:52:43
- Eclipse ends
- 20:43:56
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:37:41
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 25s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 72%
- Sun altitude
- +8.8°
- Sun azimuth
- 282.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (282.1°)
282.1° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
8.83°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.52°
Terrain horizon
+7.32°
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 La Oliva
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montaña de la Muda | 691 m | 5.2 km | 214° SW |
| Cerro del Aceitunal | 687 m | 7.6 km | 202° SSW |
| Morro de la Cruz | 678 m | 22.8 km | 214° SW |
| Morro de Velosa o del Convento | 676 m | 22.6 km | 212° SSW |
| Morro de la Fuente Vieja | 668 m | 23.2 km | 218° SW |
| Morro del Corralete | 656 m | 24.0 km | 218° SW |
| Morro de Tegetuno | 648 m | 23.1 km | 210° SSW |
| Morro del Cortijo | 637 m | 24.1 km | 208° SSW |
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The August sky
2%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 2%P75 — cloudier days · 15%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
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See plansOther eclipses seen from La Oliva
- Last total eclipseOctober 27, 1780246 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 La Oliva
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from La Oliva?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 72% covered at maximum from La Oliva.
What time was the eclipse maximum in La Oliva?
Maximum occurred at 19:52 local time (18:52 UTC) in La Oliva.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from La Oliva?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 282°), 9° above the horizon at maximum from La Oliva.
Was La Oliva a good place to watch the eclipse?
La Oliva 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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