Portugal · Porto District
Porto is outside the path of totality but sees a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Maximum eclipse occurs at approximately 19:27 WEST, with about 94% of the Sun obscured. The Sun is about 14° above the western horizon, so use certified eclipse glasses throughout and choose an open viewing location.
| Maximum eclipse | approximately 19:27 WEST |
|---|---|
| Sun altitude at maximum | 14.0° |
| 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
Porto will see a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Around maximum, approximately ~94% of the Sun will be obscured at about ~19:27 WEST.
Eclipse path
Porto is outside the 2026 path of totality, so there is no corona or full darkness here — only a deep partial eclipse. Deep partial over the Atlantic; a clear western sea horizon (e.g. Foz do Douro) shows the low crescent Sun best.
Sun and horizon
Look toward the west-northwest (azimuth approximately 290–300°), where the Sun sits about 14° 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 · Bragança
Total 100% · approximately 19:30 WEST
Distance: 190 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 19:30 WEST with about 12 s of totality.
Spain · Galicia
Total 100% · approximately 20:28 CEST
Distance: 250 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:28 CEST with about 1 min 16 s of totality.
Portugal · Lisbon District
Partial approximately 91% · approximately 19:29 WEST
Distance: 270 km
Partial eclipse; about 91% obscuration around 19:29 WEST.
Spain · Castile and León
Total 100% · approximately 20:29 CEST
Distance: 300 km
Total eclipse; maximum around 20:29 CEST with about 1 min 44 s of totality.
Local questions
No. Porto sees a partial eclipse, with about 94% obscuration at maximum around 19:27 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.