San Bartolomé de Tirajana
27.925°, -15.573° · 902 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.42° at peak.
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Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About San Bartolomé de Tirajana
San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a municipality on the island of Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas, with a population of around 53,500 inhabitants. Located in the interior south of the island, its administrative center rises to 902 meters above sea level, though the municipality also encompasses the touristy coastline of Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Its position on an island in the Atlantic, far from the light pollution of the mainland, makes it an excellent spot for astronomical observation with favorable conditions.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, San Bartolomé de Tirajana will experience a partial solar eclipse visible in full. Maximum occurs at 19:54 local time, with the Sun at 9.8° above the horizon and in the west-northwest direction (azimuth 282°). Though the Sun will be low, the 3.3° clearance over the topographic horizon ensures unobstructed visibility in open terrain. It is a partial eclipse—the Moon does not completely cover the solar disk—but the dimming phase will be clearly noticeable.
The weather in August
August is the driest and most stable month of the year in Gran Canaria. The risk of storms in San Bartolomé de Tirajana during that month is low, according to AEMET climate records for the 1991–2020 period. The influence of the Azores high-pressure system and the northeast trade winds dominate Canarian summer weather, favoring clear or lightly clouded skies. The municipality's altitude may introduce some afternoon cloud formation on the hillsides, though without significantly affecting observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from San Bartolomé de Tirajana occurred on October 2, 1959, 67 years ago, with an extremely brief totality of just 2 seconds—the shadow band grazed the municipality almost tangentially. The last annular eclipse dates back to April 1, 1764, over two and a half centuries ago, lasting 5 minutes and 15 seconds. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until April 1, 2136, and the next total eclipse must be awaited until July 31, 2353.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, 19:54 on August 12, 2026, the Sun will be in the west-northwest direction, at an azimuth of 282° and 9.8° above the horizon. At that hour, the star will already have begun its evening descent and will be near the western profile of the landscape. For comfortable observation it is best to seek a high vantage point with a clear horizon toward the west-northwest, taking advantage of the open topography of the island's interior.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +21.9° | 275.7° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +9.8° | 281.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:45 UTC | 20:45 | -0.6° | 287.4° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.4°)
Azimuth at C4
287.4° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.56°
Terrain horizon
6.43°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.42°
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 San Bartolomé de Tirajana
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 4.0 km | 3° N |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 4.1 km | 2° N |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 4.2 km | 19° NNE |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 3.5 km | 350° N |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 4.5 km | 28° NNE |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 6.4 km | 323° NW |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 3.4 km | 334° NNW |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 5.0 km | 355° N |
Weather in San Bartolomé de Tirajana in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
6%
P75 — cloudier days
17%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from San Bartolomé de Tirajana
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 31, 2353
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from San Bartolomé de Tirajana?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
What time is the eclipse maximum in San Bartolomé de Tirajana?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from San Bartolomé de Tirajana?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Is San Bartolomé de Tirajana a good place to watch the eclipse?
San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a good option (score 50/100): 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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