Santa Cruz de Tenerife
28.468°, -16.255° · 10 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.63° at peak.
50/100Marginal
70%
Partial eclipse · 70% obscuration
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About Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of its namesake province in the Canary Islands, with over 211,000 inhabitants. Located at just 10 metres elevation on the northeastern coast of Tenerife, this port city has been a commercially and administratively important centre since it gained city status in 1833. Its Atlantic setting offers particular conditions for observing the August 2026 eclipse.
For this eclipse
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 will reach its maximum at 19:54 local time. The Sun will be 10.7 degrees above the horizon, directed towards the west-northwest. Although higher than at other mainland locations, this elevation still requires a clear line of sight in that direction for uninterrupted observation.
The weather in August
August in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a period of stability typical of the subtropical Canarian climate. The average temperature sits around 25.8 degrees Celsius, with highs near 29.3 degrees and lows around 22.3 degrees. With an 80 per cent probability of clear skies and low risk of storms, the weather conditions are favourable for astronomical observation.
Past eclipses
Santa Cruz de Tenerife witnessed a total eclipse 67 years ago, on 2 October 1959, when the Moon's disc completely covered the Sun. Before that, an annular eclipse was visible 262 years ago, on 1 April 1764. The next chance to observe a total eclipse from this territory will arrive on 6 July 2187, while an annular eclipse will be visible on 1 April 2136.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
The Sun will follow a west-northwest trajectory during the eclipse maximum, reaching 281 degrees of azimuth. At 10.7 degrees above the horizon, the viewing angle is more favourable than in many mainland cities, allowing the phenomenon to be seen without needing such a low horizon.
Editorial text by eclipses.app · Data: Wikidata, AEMET, NASA and astronomy-engine.
Eclipse schedule in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:57 UTC | 18:57 | +22.8° | 275.0° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +10.7° | 281.2° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | +0.2° | 287.1° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.1°)
Azimuth at C4
287.1° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
0.16°
Terrain horizon
7.07°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.63°
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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montaña Ayosa | 2076 m | 24.3 km | 239° WSW |
| Roque Ayesa | 2033 m | 23.8 km | 239° WSW |
| Roque Asebe | 2021 m | 24.7 km | 239° WSW |
| Montaña de Joco | 1956 m | 23.4 km | 242° WSW |
| Montaña de Izmaña | 1912 m | 23.0 km | 243° WSW |
| Chipeque | 1804 m | 22.1 km | 244° WSW |
| Morra Itote | 1795 m | 21.7 km | 244° WSW |
| Roques Blancos | 1782 m | 23.5 km | 243° WSW |
Weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in August
Avg. temp.
25.8°C
Max / min
29.3° / 22.3°
Precipitation
3.5 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station STA.CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 1 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
19%
Median cloud cover
29%
P75 — cloudier days
54%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseJuly 6, 2187
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 70% covered at maximum from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Look West (azimuth 281°); the Sun will be 11° above the horizon at maximum from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife a good place to watch the eclipse?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 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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