When is the 2028 annular solar eclipse?

The annular solar eclipse is on January 26, 2028. Local contact times vary by site; use an authoritative path map for your exact coordinates.

What is an annular eclipse?

During annularity the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely, so a bright ring of fire remains. You must keep ISO 12312-2 solar viewers on for the entire event — there is no glasses-off totality.

Where is the 2028 path visible?

The antumbral path crosses parts of South America and then southern Spain and Portugal near sunset. Much of Europe and nearby regions see a partial eclipse outside the ring path.

Do I need eclipse glasses for 2028?

Yes for every phase, including maximum annularity. Unlike a total eclipse, there is no safe moment to look at the Sun without a certified filter.

2028 Annular Solar Eclipse

January 26, 2028: a ring-of-fire eclipse whose path reaches southern Spain and Portugal after crossing parts of South America — plan early, and keep certified filters on the whole time.

Date

January 26, 2028

Type

Annular (ring of fire)

Planning

Secure refundable travel early, then refine with seasonal weather as the date approaches. Order ISO 12312-2 viewers before demand peaks.

On January 26, 2028, the Moon’s antumbral shadow produces an annular eclipse. The bright photosphere never fully disappears along the path, so solar filters stay on from first contact through fourth contact.

Read our eclipse planning guide for logistics habits that also apply to annular trips, and open the interactive map for site-level timing.

NASA orthographic map (annular)

Global footprint for the January 26, 2028 annular eclipse. Pair with NASA path tables and our interactive map for coordinates and duration.

Orthographic map of Earth showing where the annular solar eclipse of January 26, 2028 is visible (NASA GSFC). — 2028 Jan 26 · NASA orthographic path

Eclipse predictions: Fred Espenak, NASA’s GSFC. Orthographic visibility maps from NASA’s Five Millennium Canon of Solar Eclipses.

Open the January 26, 2028 interactive map

Viewing safety

Annularity is not totality. Keep ISO 12312-2 viewers on whenever you look at the Sun. Inspect filters before each use.

Eclipse safety & standards

FAQ

When is the 2028 annular solar eclipse?: The annular solar eclipse is on January 26, 2028. Local contact times vary by site; use an authoritative path map for your exact coordinates.
What is an annular eclipse?: During annularity the Moon is too far from Earth to cover the Sun completely, so a bright ring of fire remains. You must keep ISO 12312-2 solar viewers on for the entire event — there is no glasses-off totality.
Where is the 2028 path visible?: The antumbral path crosses parts of South America and then southern Spain and Portugal near sunset. Much of Europe and nearby regions see a partial eclipse outside the ring path.
Do I need eclipse glasses for 2028?: Yes for every phase, including maximum annularity. Unlike a total eclipse, there is no safe moment to look at the Sun without a certified filter.

ISO 12312-2

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