Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
28.102°, -15.416° · 122 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 8.83° at peak.
55/100Marginal
70%
Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration
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About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital of the province of Las Palmas and, together with Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the two capitals of Canarias. It has close to 384,000 inhabitants and sits in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, in the open Atlantic Ocean, with a wide, clear sea horizon.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will see a partial solar eclipse. The Canary archipelago lies south of the path of totality. The eclipse occurs with the Sun low over the horizon; the city's open coastal position makes for comfortable observation towards the west.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data, August in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria brings a low thunderstorm risk, a favourable condition for observation. The reference station does not provide temperature or rainfall averages for this summary; the city's Atlantic climate is marked by its stability and mild temperatures.
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria was on 2 October 1959, 67 years ago. The last annular one dates back to 1 April 1764. After the eclipses of 2026 to 2028, the next totality over the city will not arrive until 6 May 2236.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
During the maximum of the eclipse, the Sun will be towards the west-northwest, at about 282° of azimuth, and around 10° above the horizon. That is the most comfortable altitude among the large Spanish cities for this eclipse, which reduces the risk of terrain blocking the view. Even so, a clear view towards the west is advisable.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +21.8° | 275.6° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +9.8° | 281.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | -0.6° | 287.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.5°)
Azimuth at C4
287.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.58°
Terrain horizon
0.98°
Sun−terrain margin
+8.83°
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 21.9 km | 224° SW |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 21.8 km | 225° SW |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 21.1 km | 222° SW |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 22.8 km | 225° SW |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 20.6 km | 220° SW |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 24.2 km | 233° SW |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 23.8 km | 226° SW |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 21.7 km | 227° SW |
Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
3%
Median cloud cover
23%
P75 — cloudier days
57%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 70% covered at maximum from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria a good place to watch the eclipse?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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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