| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Red Point, Prince Edward Island |
| Begins: | Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 10:49 |
| Maximum: | Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 11:40 0.115 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, 26 Jan 2028, 12:29 |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 40 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
26 January 2028 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Red Point
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (26 Jan)
In the past, this day was cloudy 87% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Red Point
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3 Mar 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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12 Aug 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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27–28 Aug 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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20 Feb 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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2 Aug 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Red Point, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Red Point