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Eclipse solar parcial · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Sligo

Sligo sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 94.9% of the Sun covered at around 19:08 IST, with the Sun a comfortable ~16° above the horizon.

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Máximo~19:08 ISTConnacht · Ireland · 12 Aug 2026

Duración~1h 54m of partial eclipseThis is the full partial eclipse from first to last contact. There is no totality here — the Sun is never completely covered, so there is no corona and no moment when it is safe to look without protection.

Altitud del Sol~16° above the WNW horizonhigh enough that cloud, not terrain, is the risk

Cobertura94.9% (partial)Sligo is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 94.9% of the Sun is covered at maximum — a deep partial eclipse, but not a total one. The corona never appears and the sky does not go dark.

Probabilidad de cielo despejado Cloud is very likely · ≈42%Ireland in August is cloudy more often than not and conditions change fast. The high Sun means a moderate gap suffices.

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Sligo sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 94.9% of the Sun covered at around 19:08 IST, with the Sun a comfortable ~16° above the horizon.

Below: Sligo's exact timings, the best open viewpoints, why your eclipse glasses never come off here, and where the real totality is.

La línea de tiempo

Cuándo ocurre el eclipse

~18:10 ISTComienza la fase parcial — primer mordisco al Sol

~19:08 ISTParcial — ~1h 54m of partial eclipse. Quita las gafas solo si es total.

~21:11 ISTEclipse ends ~20:04 IST

The eclipse runs from about 18:10 to 20:04 IST, with maximum at around 19:08 and the Sun ~16° above the west-northwest horizon. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:11 IST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Dónde situarse

Los mejores lugares para observar

Strandhill beach

Coast · open Atlantic

Unobstructed ocean horizon

The great Atlantic beach west of Sligo faces open ocean with nothing in the way — the cleanest sightline in the county.

Knocknarea

Elevated · landmark

Height plus a prehistoric summit

The flat-topped mountain above Sligo gives commanding views over bay and ocean.

Rosses Point

Headland · coastal

Open bay views

The peninsula north of the town gives open water views and easy access.

Benbulben viewpoints

Mountain · dramatic

Iconic Irish backdrop

The great limestone escarpment makes an unforgettable foreground with open western sky.

Inland if the coast clouds over

Plan B

Different weather draw

Coastal and inland conditions in the west of Ireland often differ on the same evening.

Local astronomy societies and science centres often organise safe public viewing with filtered telescopes — worth checking closer to the date.

Plan your trip

Where to stay near the eclipse

Accommodation around the viewing area for eclipse night (11–13 Aug 2026). Compare hotels and rentals live on the map below.

La previsión meteorológica

¿Estará el cielo despejado?

Ireland in August is cloudy more often than not and conditions change fast. The high Sun means a moderate gap suffices.

The deciding factor here is simply whether the sky is clear at the right moment. Check the forecast in the final 48 hours and, if you can, keep the option of moving to a gap in the cloud.

Planifica el día

Tu lista de verificación para el día del eclipse

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
A reasonable view west — the Sun is ~16° up, so gaps in cloud are enough
Arrive before 18:10 to catch first contact

Check the cloud forecast in the final 48 hours
Never look through a camera, phone or binoculars without a proper solar filter
Pinhole projection is a safe way for groups to watch together
If you want totality, it is northern Spain — not here

Observa con seguridad

Como quiera que lo veas, hazlo con seguridad

Todos los productos Absolute Eclipse están certificados de forma independiente y fabricados en la UE. No hay ningún momento seguro para mirar sin protección — usa gafas certificadas todo el tiempo.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre el eclipse en Sligo

Will Sligo see a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026?

No. Sligo is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 94.9% of the Sun covered at maximum. It is a striking sight through eclipse glasses, but the corona does not appear and the sky does not go dark. The path of totality crosses northern Spain.

What time is the eclipse in Sligo?

The partial phase begins at about 18:10 IST and maximum — 94.9% coverage — comes at roughly 19:08 IST. The eclipse finishes before sunset at 21:11 IST, so you are not racing the horizon here.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Sligo?

Yes, for the entire eclipse without exception. Because the Sun is never fully covered, there is never a safe moment to look with the naked eye. Even at 94.9% coverage the remaining sliver is dangerously bright. Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE glasses stay on from start to finish.

Where should I watch from in Sligo?

With the Sun about 16° above the horizon at maximum, a break in the cloud matters more than a perfect horizon — though higher, open ground still gives the best view.

Will the weather be clear in Sligo on eclipse day?

Ireland in August is cloudy more often than not and conditions change fast. The high Sun means a moderate gap suffices.

Sigue explorando el camino

Regiones cercanas desde donde observar

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Fuentes: timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (tiempo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Los horarios son locales (CEST).