Solar eclipse in San Andrés y Sauces
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
On 12 August 2026 the eclipse will be partial in San Andrés y Sauces: the Moon will cover up to 69% of the solar disc. It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 (source: IGN), although totality is not reached here.
Eclipse data for San Andrés y Sauces
Partial eclipse
69% of the Sun covered at maximum
- Partial phase begins
- 18:56
- Maximum eclipse
- 19:53
- Eclipse ends
- 20:44
- Sun’s altitude at maximum
- 12°
All times in local Canary Islands time (WEST, UTC+1). No conversion needed on site.
The Sun will be very low (12° above the horizon at maximum): find a spot with a completely clear west-northwest horizon — no mountains, buildings or tree lines.
Timeline of the evening in San Andrés y Sauces
- Partial phase begins: 18:56
- Maximum: 19:53
- Eclipse ends: 20:44
What you will see in San Andrés y Sauces
At 18:56, the Moon will begin to cross in front of the Sun in San Andrés y Sauces. At maximum, at 19:53, it will cover 69% of the disc: through certified glasses you will see a huge bite taken out of the Sun, although the drop in daylight will be subtle to the naked eye.
The full experience — the corona, the sudden darkness, the planets appearing — only exists inside the path of totality. The nearest place with totality is about 1,773 km away: in A Teixeira (Ourense) it will last 0m 20s. If you can travel that day, few things are more worth it; if not, 69% is still a spectacle that justifies getting your glasses ready.
The Sun will be low: at maximum it will sit about 12° above the horizon, so look for a west-northwest horizon free of nearby obstacles.
AEMET (the Spanish met office) will publish the specific eclipse-day forecast in the final days: check it before choosing your observing spot. Official forecast: aemet.es (© AEMET).
Narrative generated from the circumstances computed for the coordinates of this municipality (JPL DE440s ephemerides, cross-checked against the IGN). Description of the phases of a total eclipse: IGN, eclipses.ign.es.
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Where is the nearest totality?
Neither the province (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) nor its neighbours fall inside the path of totality. The nearest totality is in Galicia: for example, A Teixeira (Ourense) , with 0m 20s of totality, about 1,773 km away in a straight line.
Quick notes
- It is the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905, and that same night coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
- The next ones: a total eclipse on 2 August 2027 (Cádiz and Málaga) and an annular eclipse on 26 January 2028 (source: IGN).
- Travelling to Spain for the eclipse? Practical guide for visitors →
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses
During the partial phases you must use eclipse glasses that carry the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 marking printed on the frame and a CE mark issued by a notified body (a 4-digit code). Official safe-observation guidance from Spain’s IGN at eclipses.ign.es.
Before using your glasses, check that the model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es — the Spanish consumer-protection watchdog is running an active market-surveillance campaign against counterfeit eclipse glasses. Full checklist and more verified models in our certified eclipse glasses guide.
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in San Andrés y Sauces
What time is the solar eclipse in San Andrés y Sauces?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026. In San Andrés y Sauces, the partial phase begins at 18:56, maximum comes at 19:53 and the eclipse ends at 20:44 (local Canary Islands time (WEST, UTC+1)). Our own computation for the municipality's coordinates, cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es).
Will the 12 August 2026 eclipse be total in San Andrés y Sauces?
No. In San Andrés y Sauces it will be partial: the Moon will cover at most 69% of the solar disc, at 19:53. The nearest totality is in A Teixeira (Ourense), about 1,773 km away in a straight line.
How long does the eclipse last in San Andrés y Sauces?
The whole event, from the moment the Moon starts covering the Sun, lasts about 1 h 48 min.
Which glasses do I need to watch the eclipse?
Eclipse glasses with the EN ISO 12312-2:2015 standard printed on them and a CE mark issued by a notified body (4-digit code). Check that your model appears among the verified ones at eclipseseguro.es, and follow the IGN safe-observation guidance at eclipses.ign.es.
Where do I go if it is cloudy in San Andrés y Sauces?
AEMET (the Spanish met office) will publish the specific eclipse-day forecast in the final days: check it before choosing your observing spot. Check AEMET's official forecast (aemet.es, © AEMET) in the final days and have a plan B ready: our guides cover the areas with the best clear-sky statistics.
What if I miss it? When is the next eclipse in Spain?
On 2 August 2027 there will be another total eclipse visible from Cádiz and Málaga, and on 26 January 2028 an annular eclipse visible from Spain. On top of that, the night of 12 August 2026 coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower (source: IGN).
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Circumstances computed for the coordinates of each municipality with JPL DE440s ephemerides and cross-checked against the IGN (eclipses.ign.es). All times are local.