Partial Eclipse Visible
South Africa
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in South Africa |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 5:44 pm SAST |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 7:08 pm SAST |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 9:30 pm SAST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 10:55 pm SAST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Jul 6, 2028 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – South Africa
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This animation shows the eclipse near Bloemfontein in South Africa.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Africa Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 30 % | |
| Cape Town | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 47 % | |
| Durban | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 42 % | |
| East London | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 42 % | |
| Johannesburg | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 32 % | |
| Port Elizabeth | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 46 % | |
| Pretoria | 5:44 pm | 8:19 pm | 10:55 pm SAST | 27 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in South Africa
| Eclipse Visibility from South Africa | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Africa, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in South Africa