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Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos hosts free solar-eclipse viewing at the Barragem da Bravura reservoir from 18:00 on 12 August 2026.
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Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos observes the eclipse from the Barragem da Bravura, the reservoir in the hills above Lagos and Odiáxere, with viewing starting at 18:00.
Around 92 to 93 percent of the Sun will be covered from the Algarve during the partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. The partial phase runs from about 18:33 to 20:24, with maximum coverage close to 19:30, when the Sun sits low over the Atlantic horizon. Entry is free, and Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos provides certified eclipse glasses and solar-filtered telescopes to registered participants. Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection, even when most of the disc is covered. Registration and further details are through cienciaviva.pt and eclipse2026.pt.
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