Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Brest
In Brest, France, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 61% of the sun covered at maximum, at 17:50 (local time). It begins at 16:34 and ends at 18:58; at maximum, the sun is 2° above the horizon, in the west-southwest.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 930 km to the south (Spain).
See the eclipse from Brest in 3D →
Eclipse times in Brest (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 16:34 | 11° | southwest (224°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 17:50 | 2° | west-southwest (239°) |
| Eclipse ends | 18:58 | below the horizon | west-southwest (252°) |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Brest?
It begins at 16:34, peaks at 17:50 and ends at 18:58, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Brest?
61% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Brest?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 930 km to the south (Spain).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Brest →
Other cities
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Biarritz 77%
- La Rochelle 70%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%
- Cayenne 84%
- Dakar 44%
- Abidjan 5%
- Casablanca 80%
- Marrakech 76%