Solar Eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Partial August 12, 2026 — Canarias
This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.
The 2 August 2027 eclipse as seen from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria →
Eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — how the two compare →
On August 12, 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria saw a partial solar eclipse with 69.8% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 19:53 local time, with the sun 10° above the horizon toward the west. Totality was not reached from this location. At only 10° elevation, an obstacle taller than 176 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Replay the eclipse from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with the real terrain and sun path
Monthly Light Times in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden Hour (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:54 | 18:27 | 34m / 34m |
| February | 07:39 | 18:52 | 32m / 32m |
| March | 07:11 | 19:10 | 31m / 31m |
| April | 07:36 | 20:27 | 31m / 31m |
| May | 07:11 | 20:44 | 33m / 33m |
| June | 07:04 | 20:59 | 34m / 34m |
| July | 07:14 | 21:00 | 34m / 34m |
| August | 07:31 | 20:40 | 32m / 32m |
| September | 07:46 | 20:06 | 31m / 31m |
| October | 08:02 | 19:32 | 32m / 32m |
| November | 07:23 | 18:08 | 34m / 34m |
| December | 07:45 | 18:08 | 35m / 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time was the solar eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- The partial phase began at 18:58 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 19:53.
- Was the total eclipse visible from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the eclipse was partial, with 69.8% of the sun's disc obscured.
- How high was the sun during the eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- The sun was at 10° 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 always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- Was the sun above the horizon during the eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Yes, the sun was at 10° 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?
- From this location the eclipse was partial (69.8% obscuration), so there was no totality phase.
- Which direction was the sun during the eclipse?
- At maximum eclipse, the sun was toward the west at roughly 282° 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.
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