Ourense

42.337°, -7.864° · 146 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 8.38° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.8%

Partial eclipse · 99.8% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Ourense

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:32 UTC	19:32	+21.6°	270.6°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+11.2°	280.0°
C4 — Partial ends	19:23 UTC	21:23	+1.9°	288.7°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (288.7°)

Azimuth at C4

288.7° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

1.86°

Terrain horizon

2.80°

Sun−terrain margin

+8.38°

Peaks near Ourense

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

45%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ourense

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Ourense?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.8% covered at maximum from Ourense.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Ourense?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Ourense.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Ourense?

Look West (azimuth 280°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from Ourense.

Is Ourense a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Ourense is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.

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.