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All eyes will be on the sky this Wednesday afternoon, 12 August, as the Canary Islands get ready to enjoy one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of the year: a solar eclipse. Santa Cruz de Tenerife has already pinpointed the best place in the municipality to watch it.
Taganana named best viewing spot
According to a post on the official Instagram account of Santa Cruz de Tenerife town hall, Taganana will be the finest location to follow the eclipse from the capital. The phenomenon will begin in Tenerife at 18:58, with the Moon gradually covering the solar disc until it reaches its maximum occultation at 19:53. From then on, it will slowly recede until the eclipse comes to an end at around 20:45.
That gives spectators nearly two hours to track the progression of an event that will be seen in partial form across the Canary Islands. The council explains in its post that the solar eclipse will be visible in the archipelago at approximately 70 per cent. This means the Moon will cover a significant portion of the Sun, making the change in light clearly noticeable, although the islands will not be plunged into complete darkness.
When to look up
The most anticipated moment will arrive shortly before eight in the evening. According to the projected schedule, the eclipse will reach its peak in Tenerife at 19:53. For anyone hoping to follow the solar eclipse from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the council assures that Taganana will be the best vantage point within the municipality to enjoy the event of 12 August.
Safety warning issued
Santa Cruz town hall reminds the public not to look directly at the Sun with conventional sunglasses, as they do not offer the necessary protection. To observe the eclipse safely, certified glasses specifically designed for this type of phenomenon must be used. The council stresses in its Instagram post that looking directly at the Sun without adequate protection can cause irreversible damage to the eyes.
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