Portugal · Lisbon District
Lisbon is outside the path of totality but sees a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 19:29 WEST, with about 91% of the Sun obscured. The Sun is about 15° above the western horizon, so use certified eclipse glasses throughout and choose an open viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 19:29 WEST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 15.0° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 295.0° |
Times are local to the city. Circumstances can change across the urban area, so use the map for your exact viewing point and verify critical values before travel.
City map
The map opens around the city. Click your intended viewing location to request detailed eclipse circumstances from the calculator.
Local guide
Lisbon will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Around maximum, approximately ~91% of the Sun will be obscured at about ~19:29 WEST.
Eclipse path
Lisbon is outside the 2026 path of totality, so there is no corona or full darkness here — only a deep partial eclipse. Deep partial low in the west; the Tagus estuary and Atlantic beaches give open western horizons.
Sun and horizon
Look toward the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°), where the Sun sits about 15° above the horizon at maximum. Choose an open, low western horizon.
Weather strategy
Check the local evening forecast; because the Sun is low, even distant horizon cloud can hide the crescent.
Nearby alternatives
Portugal · Porto District
Partial approximately 94% · approximately 19:27 WEST
Distance: 270 km
Partial eclipse; about 94% obscuration around 19:27 WEST.
Portugal · Bragança
Total 100% · approximately 19:30 WEST
Distance: 420 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 19:30 WEST with about 12 s of totality.
Spain · Castile and León
Total 100% · approximately 20:30 CEST
Distance: 500 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:30 CEST with about 1 min 29 s of totality.
Spain · Community of Madrid
Partial approximately 99.9% · approximately 20:32 CEST
Distance: 500 km
Partial eclipse; about 99.9% obscuration around 20:32 CEST.
Local questions
No. Lisbon sees a partial eclipse, with about 91% obscuration at maximum around 19:29 WEST. Certified eclipse glasses are required throughout.
Yes — for the entire eclipse. Because the Sun is never fully covered here, certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required at all times; there is no safe moment to look without them.
City guide last reviewed: 2026-07-10.