Telde
27.992°, -15.419° · 160 m a.s.l.
Visible
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
The Sun clears local terrain by 3.99° at peak.
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69%
Partial eclipse · 69% obscuration
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About Telde
Telde is the second most populous municipality in Gran Canaria, with approximately 123,000 inhabitants, located in the eastern sector of the island in the province of Las Palmas (Canary Islands). It occupies terrain characterized by ravines and volcanic slopes at an average altitude of 160 meters above sea level. Its position in the Atlantic archipelago provides a mild climate year-round, with stable temperatures and scant precipitation during the summer months.
For this eclipse
On August 12, 2026, Telde will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching maximum at 19:54 local time. At that moment, the Sun will stand 9.8° above the horizon, offering a clearance of 3.8° above the local topographic profile. Visibility is guaranteed as long as the western horizon remains clear, since the phenomenon unfolds at low altitude during the final stretch of sunset.
The weather in August
August in Telde is characterized by moderate temperatures, with an average of 24 °C and highs rarely exceeding 28 °C thanks to the trade wind influence. Monthly precipitation is virtually negligible, around 0.6 mm, and the risk of thunderstorms is low. The Atlantic island atmosphere favors stable conditions that make this month one of the driest and most predictable of the year, favorable for eclipse observation.
Past eclipses
The last total eclipse visible from Telde occurred on October 2, 1959, 67 years ago, with a totality phase of around two minutes. Before that event, an annular eclipse on April 1, 1764 covered more than 86% of the solar disk. After the eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028, the next annular eclipse will not arrive until April 1, 2136, and the following total eclipse will not occur until December 12, 2243.
Direction and altitude of the Sun
At the moment of maximum eclipse, the Sun will be at 9.8° altitude and an azimuth of 282°, that is, nearly due west with a slight inclination toward the north. To orient yourself, it is best to position yourself with clear views toward the Atlantic, following the sunset line but turning about 8° toward the north relative to the exact sunset point on that day.
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Eclipse schedule in Telde
| Phase | UTC | Local time | Sun alt. | Sun az. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 — Partial begins | 17:58 UTC | 18:58 | +21.8° | 275.7° |
| Maximum | 18:53 UTC | 19:53 | +9.8° | 281.7° |
| C4 — Partial ends | 19:44 UTC | 20:44 | -0.6° | 287.5° |
Sun direction and altitude at C4
Look toward WNW (287.5°)
Azimuth at C4
287.5° WNW
Sun altitude at C4
-0.64°
Terrain horizon
5.77°
Sun−terrain margin
+3.99°
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 Telde
| Peak | Elevation | Distance | Azimuth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrón de la Agujereada | 1956 m | 15.3 km | 257° WSW |
| Pico de las Nieves | 1949.96 m | 15.4 km | 257° WSW |
| Roque Redondo | 1921 m | 14.2 km | 256° WSW |
| Campanario | 1917 m | 16.2 km | 256° WSW |
| Montaña de Los Bizcochos | 1842 m | 13.5 km | 255° WSW |
| Roque Nublo | 1813 m | 19.1 km | 263° W |
| Puntón de la Agujereada | 1809 m | 17.2 km | 255° WSW |
| Morro de la Salvia | 1806 m | 15.8 km | 261° W |
Weather in Telde in August
Avg. temp.
24°C
Max / min
27.9° / 20.1°
Precipitation
0.6 mm
Storm risk
Low
Station TELDE, CENTRO FORESTAL DORAMAS, 4 km away · Period 1991-2020 · Source: AEMET
Historical cloud cover
P25 — clearer days
6%
Median cloud cover
12%
P75 — cloudier days
17%
Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.
Other eclipses seen from Telde
- Last total eclipseOctober 2, 195967 years ago
- Last annular eclipseApril 1, 1764262 years ago
- Next total eclipseDecember 12, 2243
- Next annular eclipseApril 1, 2136
Solar eclipses computed from astronomical ephemerides for the city's coordinates.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Telde
Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Telde?
Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 69% covered at maximum from Telde.
What time is the eclipse maximum in Telde?
Maximum occurs at 19:53 local time (18:53 UTC) in Telde.
Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Telde?
Look WNW (azimuth 282°); the Sun will be 10° above the horizon at maximum from Telde.
Is Telde a good place to watch the eclipse?
Telde 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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