Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 12% of the sun covered at maximum, at 11:39 (local time). It begins at 10:28 and ends at 12:51; at maximum, the sun is 83° above the horizon, in the northeast.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 2,750 km to the north-northwest (Brazil).
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Eclipse times in Rio de Janeiro (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 10:28 | 67° | east (84°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 11:39 | 83° | northeast (56°) |
| Eclipse ends | 12:51 | 78° | west-northwest (289°) |
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 Rio de Janeiro?
It begins at 10:28, peaks at 11:39 and ends at 12:51, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Rio de Janeiro?
12% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Rio de Janeiro?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 2,750 km to the north-northwest (Brazil).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Rio de Janeiro →
Other cities
- São Paulo 14%
- Brasília 35%
- 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%