Pontevedra

42.431°, -8.644° · 29 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 9.36° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.6%

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Pontevedra

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:32 UTC	19:32	+22.3°	270.0°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+11.8°	279.4°
C4 — Partial ends	19:23 UTC	21:23	+2.4°	288.2°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (288.2°)

Azimuth at C4

288.2° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

2.37°

Terrain horizon

2.42°

Sun−terrain margin

+9.36°

Peaks near Pontevedra

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

22%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Pontevedra

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

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.6% covered at maximum from Pontevedra.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Pontevedra?

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

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Pontevedra?

Look West (azimuth 279°); the Sun will be 12° above the horizon at maximum from Pontevedra.

Is Pontevedra a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Pontevedra 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.