Eclipse 12 Aug 2026 · 20:29
Ribeira
42.738°, -8.441° · 158 m a.s.l.
99.9% of the Sun covered at maximum
Visible · score 50/100 Sun at +12° · 279° W
The Sun clears local terrain by 11.02° at peak.
Partial eclipse · 99.9% obscuration
RIBEIRA · 42.738° N -8.441° W
Photo: JonnyJonny · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In Ribeira, the Moon covered 99.9% of the Sun.
At 20:29 local time, the Moon took a bite out of the Sun over Ribeira, covering up to 99.9% of its disc. It didn't become a total or annular eclipse: the Sun kept shining throughout.
The other two eclipses from here
Eclipse 2 Aug 2027
Score 50/ 100
Eclipse visible
The Sun will be 37-41° high, so terrain rules out no city at all: of the 560 assessed, 522 tie on the same score. What decides is being inside the path.
Eclipse 26 Jan 2028
Score 36/ 100
Eclipse visible
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About Ribeira
Ribeira is a coastal municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, with approximately 27,500 inhabitants and an altitude of 158 metres above sea level. Situated on the Atlantic coast, its territory combines inland areas with coastal access, which determines both its climate and its historical relationship with the sea. It is one of the most populated municipalities in its provincial region, with an economy traditionally linked to fishing and the primary sector.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Ribeira will experience a partial solar eclipse. The maximum will occur at 20:28, when the Sun will be positioned nearly due west, with an azimuth of 279 degrees and an altitude of 11.8 degrees above the horizon. The margin relative to the topographic horizon exceeds 11 degrees, so visibility from the municipality will be assured without obstruction. At that moment, the Moon will cover a fraction of the solar disc, offering a clearly perceptible phenomenon although without totality.
The weather in August
According to AEMET data for the period 1991–2020, August in Ribeira presents a low risk of storms. The other climatological parameters from the reference station are not available for this analysis. The reduced risk of storm activity in the middle of summer is, in any case, a favourable factor for observing the August 12 eclipse. It is recommended to check the local weather forecast in the days leading up to the phenomenon.
Past eclipses
The most recent annular eclipse visible from Ribeira took place on October 3, 2005, 21 years ago. On that occasion the Moon covered 90% of the solar disc and the annular phase lasted for just under four minutes. There is no record of a previous total eclipse at this location. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027 and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until February 27, 2082, with an obscuration of 84.7%.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, 20:28 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be almost due west, with an azimuth of 279 degrees, just nine degrees north of due west. Its altitude above the horizon will be 11.8 degrees, equivalent to slightly more than a hand's breadth held at arm's length. To orient yourself, simply look west and raise your gaze slightly above the horizon profile.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and JPL planetary ephemerides.
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The eclipse from Ribeira
In Ribeira, the eclipse reached its maximum at 20:29 local time, with 99.9% of the Sun covered by the Moon.
In Ribeira, the Sun was 12° above the horizon, toward the West. With that much margin above the horizon, any spot with open sky worked.
This area typically sees around 5% median cloud cover at that hour, based on ten years of historical data — not a forecast for this specific eclipse.
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Eclipse schedule in Ribeira
Local time · Europe/Madrid| Phase | Local time | UTC | Progress | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 19:32:07 | 17:32:07 UTC | +22.2° | 270.0° | |
| Maximum | 20:29:24 | 18:29:24 UTC | +11.7° | 279.4° | |
| C4 — Partial ends | 21:22:59 | 19:22:59 UTC | +2.4° | 288.3° |
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Eclipse phases
Times in CEST local time
Oriented as seen with the naked eye, zenith up (official ephemerides usually draw it with celestial north up, rotated with respect to this).
Location
- Latitude
- 42.7381° N
- Longitude
- 8.4411° W
- Elevation
- 158 m
Eclipse phases
- Eclipse begins
- 19:32:07
- Maximum
- 20:29:24
- Eclipse ends
- 21:22:59
- Sunset (flat horizon)
- 21:39:57
Duration
- Eclipse
- 1h 50m 52s
Values at maximum
- Obscuration
- 99.9%
- Sun altitude
- +11.7°
- Sun azimuth
- 279.4°
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Sun direction and altitude at maximum
It was toward West (279.4°)
279.4° W
Azimuth at maximum
11.75°
Sun altitude at maximum
0.73°
Terrain horizon
+11.02°
Sun−terrain margin
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 Ribeira
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candán | 1015 m | 21.4 km | 137° SE |
| Coco | 970 m | 24.9 km | 141° SE |
| Porto Candán | 850.5 m | 18.7 km | 134° SE |
| Suapica | 841 m | 16.7 km | 132° SE |
| Penón | 829 m | 24.9 km | 140° SE |
| Monte Carrio | 827 m | 23.4 km | 89° E |
| Penarredonda | 825 m | 23.7 km | 90° E |
| O Castelo | 804 m | 23.0 km | 91° E |
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The August sky
5%Historical average cloud cover
P25 — clearer days · 0%Median cloud cover · 5%P75 — cloudier days · 47%
10-year average over 70 samples: the 3 days before and after 12 August, at the same eclipse hour · Source: ERA5 (ECMWF)
Cloud forecast
Full cloud-cover forecast for eclipse day, including the hour-by-hour outlook toward the sun. Available with PRO.
See plansOther eclipses seen from Ribeira
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseFebruary 27, 2082
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Ribeira
Was the eclipse of August 12, 2026 visible from Ribeira?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun was 99.9% covered at maximum from Ribeira.
What time was the eclipse maximum in Ribeira?
Maximum occurred at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Ribeira.
Which direction was the Sun in during the eclipse from Ribeira?
The Sun was toward the West (azimuth 279°), 12° above the horizon at maximum from Ribeira.
Was Ribeira a good place to watch the eclipse?
Ribeira was a good option (score 50/100): all eclipse phases were 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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