La Orotava
28.391°, -16.523° · 355 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 11.78° at peak.
55/100Marginal
69%
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About La Orotava
La Orotava is a municipality in northern Tenerife, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, within the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Located at about 355 meters elevation on the slopes of Teide, it is home to nearly 41,800 residents. Founded in 1502, the town combines a well-preserved colonial historic core with a natural environment shaped by the agricultural landscape of the La Orotava region and proximity to Teide National Park.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, La Orotava will experience a partial solar eclipse with its maximum occurring at 19:54 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be about 10.9 degrees above the horizon, providing sufficient clearance for direct observation from open terrain. The Moon will cover part of the Sun's disk, so certified eclipse filters will be essential throughout the phenomenon.
The weather in August
August in La Orotava is warm and stable. According to AEMET climatological data from the 1991–2020 period, the average temperature for the month is around 24°C, with highs of 26.6°C and lows of 21.4°C. Average monthly precipitation is just 1.9 mm and the risk of thunderstorms is considered low, making August one of the most atmospherically stable months of the year in this region of Tenerife.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from La Orotava occurred on October 27, 1780, 246 years ago, with totality lasting about 42 seconds. The most recent annular eclipse took place on April 1, 1764, 262 years ago, with an annular phase lasting nearly 6 minutes. After the eclipses forecast through 2028, the next total eclipse to cross La Orotava will not occur until July 6, 2187.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum eclipse, at 19:54, the Sun will be positioned to the west-northwest, with an azimuth of 281 degrees from north and an altitude of approximately 10.9 degrees above the horizon. For orientation, it helps to point nearly west, slightly turned toward the north. From viewpoints with clear horizon toward that direction, observation will be favorable before sunset.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in La Orotava
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:57 UTC | 18:57 | +23.0° | 275.0° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +10.9° | 281.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | +0.3° | 287.0° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.0°)
Azimuth at C4
287.0° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.30°
Terrain horizon
-0.91°
Sun−terrain margin
+11.78°
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 Orotava
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 3099.6 m | 20.4 km | 224° SW |
| Pico Viejo Occidental | 3090 m | 20.3 km | 226° SW |
| Montaña Blanca | 2748 m | 16.2 km | 213° SSW |
| Guajara | 2718 m | 21.2 km | 204° SSW |
| Roque de la Grieta | 2576 m | 19.2 km | 199° SSW |
| El Sombrero | 2532 m | 24.8 km | 215° SW |
| Morra del Río | 2531 m | 20.1 km | 200° SSW |
| Roque del Almendro | 2524 m | 25.0 km | 212° SSW |
Weather in La Orotava in August
Avg. temp.
24°C
Max / min
26.6° / 21.4°
Precipitation
1.9 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
10%
Median cloud cover
18%
P75 — cloudier days
38%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from La Orotava
- 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 La Orotava
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from La Orotava?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from La Orotava.
What time is the eclipse maximum in La Orotava?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in La Orotava.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from La Orotava?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from La Orotava.
Is La Orotava a good place to watch the eclipse?
La Orotava 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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