Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 19:54
Maspalomas
27.761°, -15.586° · 32 m a.s.l.
69% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +10° · 282° WNW
The Sun clears local terrain by 8.05° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
MASPALOMAS · 27.761° N -15.586° W
Photo: JUAN RAMON RODRIGUEZ SOSA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
In Maspalomas, the Moon covered 69% of the Sun.
At 19:54 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Maspalomas, 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 Maspalomas
Maspalomas is a coastal settlement at the southern tip of Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas (Canary Islands). Home to just over 36,000 inhabitants and lying at barely 32 meters above sea level, it occupies the island's southernmost vertex, flanked by sprawling sand dunes and the lighthouse marking its most southern point. Its mild Atlantic climate and low latitude make it a singular location within Spain for astronomical observation.
For this eclipse
The eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be partial from Maspalomas. At maximum, at 19:55 local time, the Sun will stand just 9.8° above the horizon—low, but with an 8.1° margin above the surrounding terrain. A clear western horizon is essential. Observers must use approved solar filters and choose a location with unobstructed westward views, specifically toward the west-northwest.
The weather in August
August in Maspalomas is extraordinarily dry: the AEMET station records a mean precipitation of just 0.5 mm for the month over the period 1991–2020, and the risk of thunderstorms is low. The climate of southern Canary Islands in August is marked by its stability and sparse cloud cover, especially during the afternoon hours when the eclipse reaches its peak. (Data: AEMET)
Past eclipses
The last total solar eclipse visible from Maspalomas occurred on September 15, 1727, nearly three centuries ago, with a totality lasting approximately 2 minutes and 38 seconds. Earlier, an annular eclipse crossed the area on April 1, 1764. Following the eclipses of 2026–2028, the next total eclipse will not arrive until July 31, 2353, and the next annular until April 1, 2136.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, at 19:55 local time, the Sun will stand at an azimuth of 282°—nearly due west with a slight northward tilt, in the west-northwest direction. Its altitude above the horizon will be 9.8°. To catch the eclipse, it is essential to ensure unobstructed vision in that direction, since at such low elevation any nearby obstruction can block the view.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Maspalomas
In Maspalomas, the eclipse reached its maximum at 19:54 local time, with 69% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Maspalomas, the Sun was 10° above the horizon, toward the WNW. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 0% 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 Maspalomas
Local time · Atlantic/Canary| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 18:59:04 | 17:59:04 UTC | +21.8° | 275.8° | |
| Maximum | 19:54:17 | 18:54:17 UTC | +9.7° | 281.7° | |
| The Sun sets behind the terrain(terrain event, not an eclipse phase) | 20:32 | 19:32 UTC | +1.9° | 285.9° | |
| C4 — Partial endsnot visible | 20:45:27 | 19:45:27 UTC | -0.7° | 287.5° |
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
- 27.7606° N
- Longitude
- 15.5860° W
- Elevation
- 32 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 18:59:04
- Maximum
- 19:54:17
- Eclipse ends
- 20:45:27
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 20:43:10
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 46m 23s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 69%
- Sun altitude
- +9.7°
- Sun azimuth
- 281.7°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward WNW (281.7°)
281.7° WNW
Azimuth at maximum
9.74°
Sun altitude at maximum
1.69°
Terrain horizon
+8.05°
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 Maspalomas
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 22.3 km | 4° N |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 22.4 km | 4° N |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 22.4 km | 7° N |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 21.8 km | 2° N |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 22.5 km | 9° N |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 23.5 km | 354° N |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 21.3 km | 359° N |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 23.2 km | 2° N |
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The August sky
0%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 0%P75 — cloudier days · 4%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
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See plansOther eclipses seen from Maspalomas
- Last total eclipseSeptember 15, 1727299 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.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Maspalomas
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Maspalomas?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 69% covered at maximum from Maspalomas.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Maspalomas?
Maximum occurred at 19:54 local time (18:54 UTC) in Maspalomas.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Maspalomas?
The Sun was toward the WNW (azimuth 282°), 10° above the horizon at maximum from Maspalomas.
Was Maspalomas a good place to watch the eclipse?
Maspalomas 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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