Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Quito
In Quito, Ecuador, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 78% of the sun covered at maximum, at 08:42 (local time). It begins at 07:12 and ends at 10:34; at maximum, the sun is 32° above the horizon, in the east-southeast.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 260 km to the south (Ecuador).
See the eclipse from Quito in 3D →
Eclipse times in Quito (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 07:12 | 11° | east-southeast (109°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 08:42 | 32° | east-southeast (112°) |
| Eclipse ends | 10:34 | 57° | southeast (126°) |
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 Quito?
It begins at 07:12, peaks at 08:42 and ends at 10:34, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Quito?
78% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Quito?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 260 km to the south (Ecuador).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Quito →
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%
- Dakar 44%
- Abidjan 5%
- Casablanca 80%