Total Eclipse Visible
Saudi Arabia
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Saudi Arabia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:03 pm AST |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:16 pm AST |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 8:27 pm AST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 10:40 pm AST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Saudi Arabia
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Selection of Cities in Saudi Arabia Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam | 5:03 pm | 7:52 pm | 10:40 pm AST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 37 % | |
| Jeddah | 5:03 pm | 7:52 pm | 10:40 pm AST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 25 % | |
| Makkah | 5:03 pm | 7:52 pm | 10:40 pm AST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 12 % | |
| Medina | 5:03 pm | 7:52 pm | 10:40 pm AST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 16 % | |
| Riyadh | 5:03 pm | 7:52 pm | 10:40 pm AST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 29 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Saudi Arabia
| Eclipse Visibility from Saudi Arabia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Saudi Arabia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Saudi Arabia