Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Rabat
In Rabat, Morocco, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 81% of the sun covered at maximum, at 16:56 (local time). It begins at 15:33 and ends at 18:08; at maximum, the sun is 10° above the horizon, in the west-southwest.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 130 km to the north.
See the eclipse from Rabat in 3D →
Eclipse times in Rabat (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 15:33 | 23° | southwest (225°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 16:56 | 10° | west-southwest (240°) |
| Eclipse ends | 18:08 | below the horizon | west-southwest (250°) |
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 Rabat?
It begins at 15:33, peaks at 16:56 and ends at 18:08, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Rabat?
81% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Rabat?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 130 km to the north.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Rabat →
Other cities
- Casablanca 80%
- Marrakech 76%
- Tangier 83%
- Fez 78%
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Brest 61%
- Biarritz 77%
- La Rochelle 70%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%