| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 7:35 am CST |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from Illinois |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from Illinois |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 10:07 am EST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Illinois.
Jan 26, 2028 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Illinois
Annularity
Not visible from Illinois
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
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| Aurora |
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7:59 am | 8:30 am | 9:03 am CST |
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| Bloomington |
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7:51 am | 8:26 am | 9:03 am CST |
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| Chicago |
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8:01 am | 8:32 am | 9:04 am CST |
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| Decatur |
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7:49 am | 8:25 am | 9:04 am CST |
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| Peoria |
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7:51 am | 8:26 am | 9:02 am CST |
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| Rockford |
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8:00 am | 8:30 am | 9:01 am CST |
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| Springfield |
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7:47 am | 8:24 am | 9:03 am CST |
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All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois