Solar Eclipse 2026

Solar Eclipse in Ourense

Partial   August 12, 2026 — Galicia

This eclipse took place on 12 August 2026. The times on this page are a record of what happened in Ourense. The next total solar eclipse is on 2 August 2027.

The 2 August 2027 eclipse as seen from Ourense →
Eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — how the two compare →

On August 12, 2026, Ourense saw a partial solar eclipse with 99.9% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse came at 20:29 local time, with the sun 11° above the horizon toward the west. Totality was not reached from this location. At only 11° elevation, an obstacle taller than 194 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 Ourense, with the real terrain horizon. All times on this page are computed from a precision astronomical engine.

19:32
Partial begins
20:29
Maximum
21:23
Partial ends
99.9%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
11°
Sun altitude
Replay the eclipse in 3D on Heliora →

Replay the eclipse from Ourense with the real terrain and sun path

Monthly Light Times in Ourense

MonthSunriseSunsetGolden Hour (AM/PM)
January08:5718:2444m / 44m
February08:2719:0339m / 39m
March07:4319:3737m / 37m
April07:5021:1238m / 38m
May07:1021:4540m / 40m
June06:5422:0943m / 43m
July07:0822:0642m / 41m
August07:3821:3239m / 39m
September08:1120:4137m / 37m
October08:4419:4938m / 38m
November08:2218:0942m / 42m
December08:5317:5945m / 45m

Frequently Asked Questions

What time was the solar eclipse in Ourense?
The partial phase began at 19:32 local time. Maximum eclipse was at 20:29.
Was the total eclipse visible from Ourense?
From Ourense the eclipse was partial, with 99.9% of the sun's disc obscured.
How high was the sun during the eclipse in Ourense?
The sun was at 11° 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 Ourense?
Yes, the sun was at 11° 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 (99.9% 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 280° 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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