Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Santiago
In Santiago, Chile, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be partial, with 5% of the sun covered at maximum, at 10:44 (local time). It begins at 10:00 and ends at 11:32; at maximum, the sun is 45° above the horizon, in the east.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 3,100 km to the north (Peru).
See the eclipse from Santiago in 3D →
Eclipse times in Santiago (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 10:00 | 36° | east (90°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:44 | 45° | east (83°) |
| Eclipse ends | 11:32 | 55° | east-northeast (74°) |
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 Santiago?
It begins at 10:00, peaks at 10:44 and ends at 11:32, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Santiago?
5% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Santiago?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 3,100 km to the north (Peru).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Santiago →
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%