Vilagarcía de Arousa

42.596°, -8.764° · 10 m a.s.l.

Visible

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

The Sun clears local terrain by 11.32° at peak.

75/100Very good

99.6%

Partial eclipse · 99.6% obscuration

Eclipse schedule in Vilagarcía de Arousa

Phase	UTC	Local time	Sun alt.	Sun az.
C1 — Partial begins	17:32 UTC	19:32	+22.4°	269.8°
Maximum	18:29 UTC	20:29	+11.9°	279.3°
C4 — Partial ends	19:23 UTC	21:23	+2.5°	288.1°

Sun direction and altitude at C4

Look toward WNW (288.1°)

Azimuth at C4

288.1° WNW

Sun altitude at C4

2.54°

Terrain horizon

0.62°

Sun−terrain margin

+11.32°

Peaks near Vilagarcía de Arousa

No named peaks within 25 km (or not yet cached).

Historical cloud cover in August

P25 — clearer days

Median cloud cover

10%

P75 — cloudier days

19%

Source: ERA5 (ECMWF), 10-year average at the eclipse hour.

Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Vilagarcía de Arousa

Will the eclipse of August 12, 2026 be visible from Vilagarcía de Arousa?

Yes, partial eclipse: the Sun will be 99.6% covered at maximum from Vilagarcía de Arousa.

What time is the eclipse maximum in Vilagarcía de Arousa?

Maximum occurs at 20:29 local time (18:29 UTC) in Vilagarcía de Arousa.

Which direction to look to watch the eclipse from Vilagarcía de Arousa?

Look West (azimuth 279°); the Sun will be 12° above the horizon at maximum from Vilagarcía de Arousa.

Is Vilagarcía de Arousa a good place to watch the eclipse?

Yes, Vilagarcía de Arousa is an excellent choice (score 75/100): favorable geometry, clear horizon, and good August climatology.

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.