Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 19:54
Los Realejos
28.385°, -16.583° · 297 m a.s.l.
69% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +11° · 281° W
The Sun clears local terrain by 9.78° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
LOS REALEJOS · 28.385° N -16.583° W
Photo: Jan Pešula · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Los Realejos, the Moon covered 69% of the Sun.
At 19:54 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Los Realejos, covering up to 69% 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 Los Realejos
Los Realejos is a municipality in northwest Tenerife, in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Islands), with around 36,400 inhabitants. It stretches from the Atlantic coast to the middle slopes of the Teide massif, reaching a mean altitude of 297 meters. Its stepped terrain, marked by ravines and agricultural zones, creates a variety of horizons that prove relevant for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Los Realejos will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching its maximum at 19:54 local time. At that moment, the Sun will stand 10.9° above the horizon with a margin of 10.7° above the topographic landscape, ensuring visibility from most of the municipality. A clear western horizon is essential, as the Sun will be close to sunset in the west-northwest direction.
The weather in August
August in Los Realejos is characterized by the influence of the Atlantic trade wind, which moderates temperatures and keeps the risk of storms at low levels according to data from the reference AEMET weather station (1991–2020). Although atmospheric stability is typical on Tenerife's northern slope in summer, it is wise to check local forecasts in the days before the eclipse, since the terrain can favor occasional coastal clouds.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Los Realejos occurred on October 27, 1780, 246 years ago, with a totality phase of just 41 seconds. Before that, on April 1, 1764, an annular eclipse took place with an obscuration of 86.5 %. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, one must wait until July 6, 2187 for totality to darken the sky of this corner of Tenerife again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:54, the Sun will be positioned 10.9° above the horizon at an azimuth of 281°, that is, almost exactly toward the west-northwest. This low position relative to the horizon means that any obstacle in that direction—buildings, tall vegetation, or coastal features—could block the view. It is advisable to seek a spot with a wide opening toward the western quadrant.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Los Realejos
In Los Realejos, the eclipse reached its maximum at 19:54 local time, with 69% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Los Realejos, the Sun was 11° above the horizon, toward the West. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 20% 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 Los Realejos
Local time · Atlantic/Canary| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 18:57:49 | 17:57:49 UTC | +23.0° | 275.0° | |
| Maximum | 19:53:30 | 18:53:30 UTC | +10.9° | 281.1° | |
| C4 — Partial ends | 20:45:04 | 19:45:04 UTC | +0.3° | 287.0° |
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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
- 28.3849° N
- Longitude
- 16.5828° W
- Elevation
- 297 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 18:57:49
- Maximum
- 19:53:30
- Eclipse ends
- 20:45:04
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:47:58
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 47m 15s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 70%
- Sun altitude
- +10.9°
- Sun azimuth
- 281.1°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward West (281.1°)
281.1° W
Azimuth at maximum
10.89°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.11°
Terrain horizon
+9.78°
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 Los Realejos
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 3099.6 m | 16.3 km | 211° SSW |
| Pico Viejo Occidental | 3090 m | 16.1 km | 213° SSW |
| Montaña Blanca | 2748 m | 13.2 km | 193° SSW |
| Guajara | 2718 m | 18.9 km | 189° S |
| Roque de la Grieta | 2576 m | 17.5 km | 181° S |
| El Sombrero | 2532 m | 21.4 km | 203° SSW |
| Morra del Río | 2531 m | 18.3 km | 183° S |
| Roque del Almendro | 2524 m | 21.8 km | 200° SSW |
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The August sky
20%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 6%Median cloud cover · 20%P75 — cloudier days · 44%
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 Los Realejos
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Los Realejos
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Los Realejos?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 69% covered at maximum from Los Realejos.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Los Realejos?
Maximum occurred at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Los Realejos.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Los Realejos?
The Sun was toward the West (azimuth 281°), 11° above the horizon at maximum from Los Realejos.
Was Los Realejos a good place to watch the eclipse?
Los Realejos 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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