PartialPorto, Portugal
Porto Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From Porto, Portugal, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 98.2% of the Sun, peaking at 19:32 local time (UTC+1) with the Sun 11.1° above the west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration98.2%
Magnitude0.980
Maximum (local)19:32 UTC+1
Maximum (UTC)18:32:02
Sun altitude11.1°
Sun directionwest (280.1°)
What you’ll see in Porto
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about 98.2% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for Porto
| Event | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 18:34 | 17:34:56 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 19:32 | 18:32:02 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 20:25 | 19:25:23 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 41.1579°, -8.6291°. Local times use the Europe/Lisbon time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Porto in the path of totality?
- No. Porto sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 98.2% of the Sun covered at maximum (19:32 UTC+1). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in Porto?
- Greatest eclipse is at 19:32 local time (UTC+1). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.