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Éclipse solaire partielle · 12 August 2026

Where to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Faro

Faro sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.7% of the Sun covered at around 19:38 WEST, with the Sun only ~9° above the horizon.

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Maximum~19:38 WESTAlgarve · Portugal · 12 Aug 2026

Durée~1h 48m 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.

Hauteur du Soleil~9° above the WNW horizonlow in the west — an open horizon is essential

Couverture92.7% (partial)Faro is OUTSIDE the path of totality. About 92.7% 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.

Probabilité de ciel dégagé Usually clear · ≈74%Southern Portugal is reliably dry and sunny in mid-August, with clear evening skies the norm.

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Faro sees a deep partial eclipse on 12 August 2026 — about 92.7% of the Sun covered at around 19:38 WEST, with the Sun only ~9° above the horizon.

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

Le déroulé

Quand l'éclipse a lieu

~18:42 WESTDébut de la phase partielle — première morsure dans le Soleil

~19:38 WESTPartielle — ~1h 48m of partial eclipse. Lunettes à retirer seulement en cas de totalité.

~20:27 WESTEclipse ends ~20:30 WEST

The eclipse runs from about 18:42 to 20:30 WEST, with maximum at around 19:38 and the Sun ~9° above the west-northwest horizon. The Sun sets at 20:27 WEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Où s'installer

Les meilleurs endroits pour observer

Ria Formosa waterfront

Lagoon · open water

Flat, open, unobstructed

The lagoon front gives a wide low horizon over water and salt marsh — the best sightline in the city.

Praia de Faro

Beach · barrier island

Open Atlantic horizon

The barrier island beach faces open ocean with nothing to block the western view.

Cerro de São Miguel

Elevated · inland

Height above the coastal plain

The hill north of Faro gives the widest views in the eastern Algarve.

Cabo de São Vicente

Headland · far west

Europe's south-western tip

The dramatic cape at the Algarve's western end has open ocean horizons across a huge arc — worth the drive.

North for deeper coverage

More of the Sun covered

Porto ~98%

The Algarve sees the least Portuguese coverage; northern Portugal sees far more.

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 météo

Le ciel sera-t-il dégagé ?

Southern Portugal is reliably dry and sunny in mid-August, with clear evening skies the norm.

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.

Planifier la journée

Votre checklist pour le jour de l'éclipse

Certified ISO 12312-2 / CE eclipse glasses — one pair per person
Glasses stay ON for the entire eclipse — there is no safe moment here
An open west-northwest horizon — the Sun is only ~9° up
Arrive before 18:42 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

Observer en toute sécurité

Quelle que soit votre façon d'observer, faites-le en sécurité

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FAQ sur l'éclipse en Faro

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

No. Faro is outside the path of totality and sees a partial eclipse, with about 92.7% 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 Faro?

The partial phase begins at about 18:42 WEST and maximum — 92.7% coverage — comes at roughly 19:38 WEST. The Sun sets at 20:27 WEST, during the eclipse, so the later stages happen below the horizon — an open west-northwest view is essential.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Faro?

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 92.7% 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 Faro?

The Sun is only about 9° above the horizon, so you need an open, unobstructed view to the west-northwest. Buildings, hills and trees in that direction will hide the deepest phase.

Will the weather be clear in Faro on eclipse day?

Southern Portugal is reliably dry and sunny in mid-August, with clear evening skies the norm.

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Sources : timeanddate.com · nationaleclipse.com · eclipsophile.com (météo) · Gobierno de Aragón · BBC Sky at Night. Les heures sont locales (CEST).