Solar Eclipse in A Coruña
Total August 12, 2026 — Galicia
This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in A Coruña. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.
The 2 August 2027 eclipse as seen from A Coruña →
Eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — how the two compare →
On August 12, 2026, A Coruña saw a total solar eclipse with 100.0% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:28 local time, with the sun 12° above the horizon toward the west. Totality lasted 1m 21s, with the solar corona and bright stars in view. At only 12° elevation, an obstacle taller than 213 m within 1 km was enough to hide the eclipsed sun in that direction, which is why the real terrain horizon decided this eclipse for many observers. Heliora replays the eclipse in 3D from any spot in A Coruña, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Replay the eclipse from A Coruña with the real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in A Coruña
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 09:03 | 18:23 | 45m / 45m |
| February | 08:31 | 19:04 | 40m / 40m |
| March | 07:45 | 19:39 | 38m / 38m |
| April | 07:51 | 21:16 | 38m / 38m |
| May | 07:09 | 21:51 | 41m / 41m |
| June | 06:52 | 22:15 | 44m / 44m |
| July | 07:06 | 22:11 | 42m / 42m |
| August | 07:38 | 21:36 | 39m / 39m |
| September | 08:13 | 20:43 | 38m / 38m |
| October | 08:47 | 19:50 | 39m / 39m |
| November | 08:26 | 18:09 | 43m / 43m |
| December | 08:59 | 17:58 | 47m / 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time was the solar eclipse in A Coruña?
- The partial phase began at 19:30 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:28.
- Was the total eclipse visible from A Coruña?
- Yes, A Coruña was within the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. The sun was completely covered for 1m 21s.
- How high was the sun during the eclipse in A Coruña?
- The sun was at 12° altitude at maximum eclipse. Being quite low, it needed a clear view toward the west.
- Do I need special glasses to watch a solar eclipse?
- Yes, you need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Only during the brief seconds of totality can you look without protection.
- Was the sun above the horizon during the eclipse in A Coruña?
- Yes, the sun was at 12° altitude at maximum. Being quite low toward the west, it needed a clear horizon; Heliora's 3D replay shows whether mountains or buildings blocked it from any spot.
- How long did totality last?
- The totality phase lasted 1m 21s. During that time the sky darkened to deep twilight and the solar corona became visible.
- Which direction was the sun during the eclipse?
- At maximum eclipse, the sun was toward the west at roughly 279° azimuth.
Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027
The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.
Nearby Cities
- Santiago de Compostela 55 km
- Lugo 80 km
- Pontevedra 105 km
- Ourense 123 km
- Vigo 128 km