Annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 in Tangier
In Tangier, Morocco, the annular solar eclipse of 26 January 2028 will be annular, with 83% of the sun covered at maximum, at 16:56 (local time). It begins at 15:34 and ends at 18:08; at maximum, the sun is 8° above the horizon, in the west-southwest. Tangier lies in the path of annularity: 2 mins, 32 secs of annularity.
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Eclipse times in Tangier (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 15:34 | 21° | southwest (226°) |
| Annularity begins | 16:55 | 8° | west-southwest (240°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 16:56 | 8° | west-southwest (240°) |
| Annularity ends | 16:57 | 8° | west-southwest (240°) |
| Eclipse ends | 18:08 | below the horizon | west-southwest (251°) |
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 Tangier?
It begins at 15:34, peaks at 16:56 and ends at 18:08, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Tangier?
83% at maximum: the eclipse is annular there.
Will annularity be visible from Tangier?
Yes, Tangier lies within the central path.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Tangier →
Other cities
- Casablanca 80%
- Marrakech 76%
- Rabat 81%
- Fez 78%
- Nantes 67%
- Bordeaux 74%
- Rennes 64%
- Brest 61%
- Biarritz 77%
- La Rochelle 70%
- Fort-de-France 47%
- Pointe-à-Pitre 43%