Mogán
27.884°, -15.725° · 238 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
Local terrain rises 4.00° above the Sun at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Mogán
Mogán is a municipality in the southwest of Gran Canaria, in Las Palmas province, part of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. With just over 21,000 inhabitants, its territory combines the tourist resort of Puerto de Mogán on the coast with a mountainous interior reaching 238 metres above sea level. Its position in the southwestern corner of the island gives it a dry, sunny microclimate typical of southern Canaria, with sparse rainfall throughout the year.
For this eclipse
On 12 August 2026, Mogán will experience a partial solar eclipse with maximum eclipse at 19:54 local time. At that moment the Sun will be only 10° above the geometric horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 282°), but the local terrain will place it below the topographic horizon, with a margin of −3.5°. The solar disk will have become hidden behind the terrain before reaching maximum obscuration, so it will be necessary to find an observation point with a clear western horizon.
The weather in August
The reference AEMET weather station for Mogán (code C628B) indicates a low risk of storms in August, the typical pattern on the southern slope of Gran Canaria, sheltered by the island's central massif. Temperature and monthly rainfall data are not available in the records consulted for this station, but southern Canaria is known for its warm, dry summers with little convective cloud cover, conditions that in principle favour astronomical observation.
Past eclipses
The most recent total eclipse visible from Mogán dates to 15 September 1727, nearly three centuries ago, with a totality of 158 seconds. Before that, on 1 April 1764, an annular eclipse offered 321 seconds of solar ring, with a coverage of 86.5 % of the disk. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, it will be necessary to wait until 1 April 2136 to witness another annular eclipse from this part of Gran Canaria.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum coverage, the Sun will be about 10° above the geometric horizon, with an azimuth of 282°, a direction corresponding to west-northwest. This very low position, typical of sunset, means that obstacles such as hills, buildings or the mountainous terrain of southern Gran Canaria can completely block the view. To observe the eclipse it is essential to position yourself at an elevated location with a clear western horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Mogán
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +22.0° | 275.6° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +10.0° | 281.6° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:45 UTC | 20:45 | -0.5° | 287.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.4°)
Azimuth at C4
287.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.46°
Terrain horizon
13.95°
Sun−terrain margin
-4.00°
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 Mogán
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 17.4 km | 60° ENE |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 17.4 km | 60° ENE |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 18.4 km | 62° ENE |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 16.5 km | 61° ENE |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 19.1 km | 63° ENE |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 14.7 km | 49° NE |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 15.4 km | 61° ENE |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 17.3 km | 57° ENE |
Weather in Mogán in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
0%
P75 — cloudier days
1%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Mogán
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Mogán
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Mogán?
Geometrically yes (69% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Mogán.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Mogán?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Mogán.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Mogán?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Mogán.
Is Mogán a good place to watch the eclipse?
Mogán is not the best choice: local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends. Consider a nearby viewpoint with a clear horizon.
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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