Sant Antoni de Portmany
38.981°, 1.304° · 14 m a.s.l.
Visible
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.21° at C3.
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You'll see full totality, but the Sun will set before the partial phase ends — an unusually epic finale.
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About Sant Antoni de Portmany
Sant Antoni de Portmany is a coastal municipality located at the western tip of Eivissa (Ibiza) island, in the Balearic Islands. With nearly 22,000 inhabitants and an altitude of just 14 metres above sea level, the town extends along the shores of its namesake bay, facing the western Mediterranean. Its position on the island's westernmost flank provides favourable visibility conditions towards the western marine horizon.
For this eclipse
The eclipse of 12 August 2026 will be total from Sant Antoni de Portmany, with maximum totality at 20:32 local time. At that moment, the Sun will be only 3.1° above the horizon, making a clear view towards the west-northwest essential. The margin relative to the topographic horizon is 2.9°, so any obstacle—buildings, vegetation, or terrain features—could compromise observation of contact C3 and totality.
The weather in August
According to AEMET's historical records (1991-2020), August in Sant Antoni de Portmany has a low risk of thunderstorms, a favourable fact for the eclipse. In the western Mediterranean, summer is characterised by a marked absence of convective disturbances. This trend makes the afternoon of 12 August a potentially promising scenario for astronomical observation, although it is always advisable to check local weather forecasts the days before.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Sant Antoni de Portmany took place on 30 August 1905, 121 years ago, with a totality phase of almost 2 minutes and 44 seconds. More recently, on 3 October 2005 an annular eclipse occurred, with an obscuration of 90.5% and an annular phase of approximately 2 minutes. After the 2028 eclipse, the next annular eclipse over this area is predicted for 13 July 2075.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At maximum, at 20:32 local time, the Sun will be at an azimuth of 287°, almost due west-northwest. At that low altitude of just 3.1°, the eclipse will develop very close to the western marine horizon, making the shores of Sant Antoni bay—with their open panorama over the sea—especially favourable observation points. Any element blocking that direction could prevent viewing totality.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Sant Antoni de Portmany
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:39 UTC | 19:39 | +13.3° | 278.5° |
| C2 — Totality begins | 18:32 UTC | 20:32 | +3.3° | 286.6° |
| Maximum | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +3.2° | 286.7° |
| C3 — Totality ends | 18:33 UTC | 20:33 | +3.1° | 286.8° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:23 UTC | 21:23 | -5.7° | 294.8° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (294.8°)
Azimuth at C4
294.8° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-5.66°
Terrain horizon
-0.11°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.21°
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 Sant Antoni de Portmany
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roca Grossa | 486 m | 8.2 km | 199° SSW |
| Cap de sa Talaia | 476 m | 7.6 km | 197° SSW |
| Talaia de Sant Josep | 463 m | 7.9 km | 198° SSW |
| Pujol de sa Caseta | 433 m | 11.1 km | 202° SSW |
| Puig Gros | 419 m | 7.4 km | 156° SSE |
| Furnàs | 411 m | 19.9 km | 67° ENE |
| Puig des Merlet | 404 m | 7.3 km | 141° SE |
| Camp Vell | 401 m | 9.8 km | 26° NNE |
Weather in Sant Antoni de Portmany in August
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
0%
Median cloud cover
4%
P75 — cloudier days
48%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Sant Antoni de Portmany
- Last total eclipseAugust 30, 1905121 years ago
- Last annular eclipseOctober 3, 200521 years ago
- Next annular eclipseJuly 13, 2075
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Yes — Sant Antoni de Portmany is inside the totality path and the horizon allows the total phase to be fully visible.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Maximum occurs at 20:33 local time (18:33 UTC) in Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Look WNW (azimuth 287°); the Sun will be 3° above the horizon at maximum from Sant Antoni de Portmany.
How long does totality last in Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Totality lasts 1 min 12 s in Sant Antoni de Portmany (C2 to C3).
Is Sant Antoni de Portmany a good place to watch the eclipse?
Sant Antoni de Portmany will see totality (C2-C3) very close to the western horizon. The partial end (C4) falls below the horizon: you need a clear western view for an epic experience.
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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