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THE 2026 EVENT GUIDE

Where Will You Be When the Sun Goes Dark?

On August 12, 2026, Portugal will be divided into two zones. Understanding your location is the difference between seeing a "Crescent Sun" and experiencing total darkness.

The path of  Totality vs. Partial Eclipse

  City          Eclipse Type     Start Time    Max Eclipse  Sunset Time     What to Expect

Bragança      TOTAL               19:30             20:30                20:38             Total Darkness. Stars visible.

Porto             Partial (99%)       19:34             20:29                20:36             Deep silver twilight. Shadows sharpen.

Lisbon          Partial (92%)       19:38             20:28                20:34             Significant dimming. A "crescent" sun sets.

Faro               Partial (88%)       19:41             20:27                20:29             Golden bite taken out of the sun.

Weather Advice

August is typically clear in Portugal, but coastal fog is possible. We recommend heading inland to the Alto Douro or Trás-os-Montes regions for the best probability of clear skies.

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