Solar Eclipses 2028
Two solar eclipses in 2028
An annular solar eclipse on . A total solar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Annular solar eclipse on January 26, 2028
The ring of fire crosses Ecuador, Peru, northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana, then the Atlantic to Portugal and southern Spain at sunset. A partial eclipse covers most of the Americas, western Europe, and West Africa. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Annular
- Maximum coverage
- 85% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 3°N, 51.5°W
Local circumstances in 10 cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 3% | 24° above the horizon | |||
| Chicago | 1% | 12° above the horizon | |||
| Toronto | 1% | 18° above the horizon | |||
| London | 57% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Dublin | 47% | 1° above the horizon | |||
| Paris | 66% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Madrid | 82% | 4° above the horizon | |||
| Rome | 82% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| Amsterdam | 59% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) | |||
| São Paulo | 14% | 78° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028
The path of totality crosses northwestern Australia, the Northern Territory, southwestern Queensland, New South Wales (including Sydney), and the South Island of New Zealand. A partial eclipse covers Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Totality lasts up to 5 minutes 10 seconds in the Kimberley region of Western Australia; Sydney lies inside the path, with about 3 minutes 49 seconds. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Total
- Maximum coverage
- 100% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 15.6°S, 126.7°E
Local circumstances in four cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 100% | 29° above the horizon | |||
| Auckland | 68% | 10° above the horizon | |||
| Manila | 13% | 62° above the horizon | |||
| Singapore | 60% | 36° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Frequently asked questions
When is the solar eclipse in 2028?
2028 has two solar eclipses: an annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, January 26, 2028, greatest eclipse at 3:07 PM UTC, and a total solar eclipse on Saturday, July 22, 2028, greatest eclipse at 2:55 AM UTC.
Where is the solar eclipse of January 26, 2028 visible?
The ring of fire crosses Ecuador, Peru, northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana, then the Atlantic to Portugal and southern Spain at sunset. A partial eclipse covers most of the Americas, western Europe, and West Africa. Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Dublin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, and São Paulo.
Where is the solar eclipse of July 22, 2028 visible?
The path of totality crosses northwestern Australia, the Northern Territory, southwestern Queensland, New South Wales (including Sydney), and the South Island of New Zealand. A partial eclipse covers Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from Sydney, Auckland, Manila, and Singapore.
How long will the total solar eclipse of July 22, 2028 last?
Totality lasts up to 5 minutes 10 seconds in the Kimberley region of Western Australia; Sydney lies inside the path, with about 3 minutes 49 seconds. Partial phases before and after totality last roughly an hour to an hour and a half each.
Is it safe to look at a solar eclipse?
Only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every partial stage. The glasses come off only during the brief total phase inside the path of totality and go back on as soon as the first sunlight returns. Sunglasses, smoked glass, and ordinary camera filters do not block enough light.