Puerto del Carmen
28.923°, -13.666° · 44 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 73% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 7.49° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 73% obscuration
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About Puerto del Carmen
Puerto del Carmen is a coastal settlement in Lanzarote, an island in the province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, with a population of around 30,000. Situated at just 44 metres above sea level, it stretches along the south-east coast of the island through a landscape of volcanic and arid terrain. The settlement combines tourist activity with local services, and its location in the open Atlantic gives it a typically clear marine horizon.
For this eclipse
The solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 will be experienced in Puerto del Carmen as a partial eclipse, with maximum phase at 19:53 local time. At that moment the Sun will be barely 8.8 degrees above the horizon, oriented towards the west-northwest (azimuth 282°). The clearance above the topographic horizon is 7.5 degrees, so any obstruction in that direction — buildings, hills or low clouds — could affect visibility. It is advisable to find an observation point with a clear horizon towards the west.
The weather in August
August in Puerto del Carmen is characterised by mild and stable temperatures, with an average of 22.2 °C, highs around 26.2 °C and lows around 18.2 °C, typical of Lanzarote's subtropical climate. Rainfall is virtually zero — an average of just 0.7 mm throughout the month — and the risk of thunderstorms is low. These are favourable conditions for a peaceful observation of the eclipse. Data: AEMET (1991–2020).
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Puerto del Carmen took place on 27 October 1780, 246 years ago, with a totality duration of barely 50 seconds. Before that, on 1 April 1764 there was an annular eclipse with an obscuration of 86.6% and an annular phase of 4 minutes and 6 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026 and 2028, one will have to wait until 11 May 2078 for the Moon's total shadow to cross this latitude again.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum phase, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 282 degrees, oriented towards the west-northwest, very close to the sunset point on the marine horizon. The height of 8.8 degrees above the geometric horizon is low, providing the grazing perspective characteristic of the open Atlantic. In the minutes before and after the maximum, the solar disk advances rapidly towards sunset, so the twilight light accompanies the entire visible phase of the phenomenon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Puerto del Carmen
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:56 UTC | 18:56 | +20.7° | 275.9° |
| Maximum | 18:52 UTC | 19:52 | +8.8° | 282.1° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:43 UTC | 20:43 | -1.5° | 288.2° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (288.2°)
Azimuth at C4
288.2° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-1.48°
Terrain horizon
1.32°
Sun−terrain margin
+7.49°
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 del Carmen
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montaña Blanca | 596 m | 6.6 km | 22° NNE |
| Peña de Juan Estévez | 577 m | 24.6 km | 35° NE |
| Hacha Grande | 562.38 m | 12.0 km | 250° WSW |
| Hacha Grande | 562 m | 12.0 km | 250° WSW |
| Pico Redondo | 553 m | 11.2 km | 258° WSW |
| Tamia | 550.78 m | 12.8 km | 12° NNE |
| El Peñón | 505 m | 13.3 km | 11° NNE |
| Pico de la Aceituna | 484 m | 11.2 km | 262° W |
Weather in Puerto del Carmen in August
Avg. temp.
22.2°C
Max / min
26.2° / 18.2°
Precipitation
0.7 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station TÍAS, 6 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
6%
P75 — cloudier days
14%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Puerto del Carmen
- Last total eclipseOctober 27, 1780246 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseMay 11, 2078
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Puerto del Carmen
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Puerto del Carmen?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 73% covered at maximum from Puerto del Carmen.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Puerto del Carmen?
Maximum occurs at 19:52 local time (18:52 UTC) in Puerto del Carmen.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Puerto del Carmen?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Puerto del Carmen.
Is Puerto del Carmen a good place to watch the eclipse?
Puerto del Carmen is a good option (score 65/100): all eclipse phases are 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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