Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Dakar
In Dakar, Senegal, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 44% of the sun covered at maximum, at 16:39 (local time). It begins at 15:10 and ends at 17:54; at maximum, the sun is 31° above the horizon, in the west-southwest.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,350 km to the northwest.
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Eclipse times in Dakar (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 15:10 | 47° | southwest (219°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 16:39 | 31° | west-southwest (237°) |
| Eclipse ends | 17:54 | 15° | west-southwest (246°) |
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 Dakar?
It begins at 15:10, peaks at 16:39 and ends at 17:54, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Dakar?
44% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Dakar?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,350 km to the northwest.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Dakar →
Other cities
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Brest 61%
- Biarritz 77%
- La Rochelle 70%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%
- Cayenne 84%
- Abidjan 5%
- Casablanca 80%
- Marrakech 76%