Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in La Rochelle
In La Rochelle, France, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 70% of the sun covered at maximum, at 17:52 (local time). It begins at 16:36 and ends at 19:01; at maximum, the sun is 1° above the horizon, in the west-southwest.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 680 km to the south (Spain).
See the eclipse from La Rochelle in 3D →
Eclipse times in La Rochelle (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 16:36 | 11° | southwest (228°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 17:52 | 1° | west-southwest (242°) |
| Eclipse ends | 19:01 | below the horizon | west-southwest (254°) |
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 La Rochelle?
It begins at 16:36, peaks at 17:52 and ends at 19:01, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in La Rochelle?
70% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from La Rochelle?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 680 km to the south (Spain).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in La Rochelle →
Other cities
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Brest 61%
- Biarritz 77%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%
- Cayenne 84%
- Dakar 44%
- Abidjan 5%
- Casablanca 80%
- Marrakech 76%