Puerto de la Cruz
28.417°, -16.551° · -9999 m a.s.l.
Hidden by terrain
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
Local terrain rises 76.21° above the Sun at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is a coastal city located on the northern shore of the island of Tenerife, within the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. With just over 32,000 inhabitants, it sits on a volcanic coast that drops steeply toward the Atlantic. Its northern island position grants it a temperate climate year-round, with mild summers influenced by trade winds and the Canary Current.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Puerto de la Cruz will experience a partial solar eclipse at its maximum at 19:54 local time. It is a partial eclipse — the city lies outside the zone of totality — and visibility calculations indicate that the Sun will be hidden by the terrain at that moment, despite being 10.9 degrees above the geometric horizon. You must seek a location with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest (azimuth 281°) to have any chance of observing the partial phase.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, August in Puerto de la Cruz is warm and dry. The average monthly temperature is 24 °C, with typical highs around 26.6 °C and lows that rarely drop below 21.4 °C. August precipitation averages just 1.9 mm, reflecting the characteristic summer aridity of northern Tenerife. The risk of storms is low, which favors clear-sky conditions around the eclipse date.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Puerto de la Cruz occurred on October 27, 1780, 246 years ago, with totality lasting just 50 seconds. Before that, on April 1, 1764, there was an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 86.5% and an annular duration of 357 seconds. The next total eclipse will not arrive until July 6, 2187; the following annular eclipse will not come until November 1, 2301.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, at 19:54 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be 10.9 degrees above the geometric horizon in the west-northwest direction, with an azimuth of 281 degrees. The Sun's low position means that modest terrain elevation or any structure in that direction can obstruct the view. To observe the partial eclipse, it is advisable to position yourself at an elevated location or with broad views toward the west, where the visual horizon is as low as possible.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Puerto de la Cruz
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:57 UTC | 18:57 | +23.0° | 274.9° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +10.9° | 281.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | +0.4° | 286.9° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (286.9°)
Azimuth at C4
286.9° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.35°
Terrain horizon
87.14°
Sun−terrain margin
-76.21°
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 Puerto de la Cruz
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Sur | 3099.6 m | 21.0 km | 213° SSW |
| Pico Viejo Occidental | 3090 m | 20.8 km | 215° SW |
| Montaña Blanca | 2748 m | 17.6 km | 201° SSW |
| Guajara | 2718 m | 23.0 km | 195° SSW |
| Roque de la Grieta | 2576 m | 21.3 km | 189° S |
| Morra del Río | 2531 m | 22.2 km | 191° S |
| Montaña Rajada | 2506 m | 17.0 km | 196° SSW |
| Topo la Grieta | 2503 m | 20.2 km | 188° S |
Weather in Puerto de la Cruz in August
Avg. temp.
24°C
Max / min
26.6° / 21.4°
Precipitation
1.9 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station PUERTO DE LA CRUZ, 0 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
12%
Median cloud cover
18%
P75 — cloudier days
38%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Puerto de la Cruz
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Puerto de la Cruz
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Puerto de la Cruz?
Geometrically yes (69% obscuration) but the local terrain blocks the Sun before the eclipse ends from Puerto de la Cruz.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Puerto de la Cruz?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Puerto de la Cruz.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Puerto de la Cruz?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from Puerto de la Cruz.
Is Puerto de la Cruz a good place to watch the eclipse?
Puerto de la Cruz 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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