Total Eclipse Visible
United Kingdom
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in United Kingdom |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 2:37 pm GMT |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 4:16 pm GMT |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:27 pm GMT |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:40 pm GMT |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – United Kingdom
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each constituent country.
Constituent countries in the United Kingdom Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Constituent country | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Indian Ocean Territory |
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2:03 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| England |
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3:31 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| Gibraltar |
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5:13 pm GMT | 5:13 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| Jersey |
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4:10 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| Northern Ireland |
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3:52 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| Scotland |
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2:37 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
| Wales |
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3:52 pm GMT | 4:16 pm GMT | 5:27 pm GMT | 7:40 pm GMT |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in the United Kingdom Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, England |
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2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Bristol, England |
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2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Cardiff, Wales |
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2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Glasgow, Scotland |
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2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| London, England |
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2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in the United Kingdom
| Eclipse Visibility from the United Kingdom | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in the United Kingdom, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in the United Kingdom