Puerto del Rosario

28.500°, -13.863° · 43 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 72% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 5.34° at peak.

65/100Good

72%

Partial eclipse · 72% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Puerto del Rosario

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:57 UTC	18:57	+20.7°	276.1°
Maximum	18:52 UTC	19:52	+8.8°	282.2°
C4 — Partial ends	19:43 UTC	20:43	-1.6°	288.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (288.1°)

Azimuth at C4

288.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

-1.56°

Terrain horizon

3.42°

Sun−terrain margin

+5.34°

Peaks near Puerto del Rosario

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

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

P75 — cloudier days

23%

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

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Puerto del Rosario

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Puerto del Rosario?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 72% covered at maximum from Puerto del Rosario.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Puerto del Rosario?

Maximum occurs at 19:52 local time (18:52 UTC) in Puerto del Rosario.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Puerto del Rosario?

Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 9° above the horizon at maximum from Puerto del Rosario.

Is Puerto del Rosario a good place to watch the eclipse?

Puerto del Rosario 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.