Total Eclipse Visible
Dec 31, 2028Switzerland
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Switzerland |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 4:28 pm CET |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:16 pm CET |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:27 pm CET |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 8:40 pm CET | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Switzerland
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each canton.
Cantons in Switzerland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Canton | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aargau | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:34 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:30 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Appenzell Innerrhoden | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:30 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Basel-Land | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:36 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Basel-Stadt | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:37 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Bern | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:37 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Fribourg | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:42 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Geneva | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:49 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Glarus | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:33 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Graubünden | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:28 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Jura | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:39 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Lucerne | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:36 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Neuchâtel | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:42 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Nidwalden | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:36 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Obwalden | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:37 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Schaffhausen | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:32 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Schwyz | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:33 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Solothurn | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:36 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| St. Gallen | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:29 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Thurgau | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:29 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Ticino | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:36 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Uri | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:35 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Valais | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:38 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Vaud | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:42 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Zug | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:35 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Zurich | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:32 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in Switzerland Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel, Basel-Stadt | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 79 % |
| Bern, Bern | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 81 % |
| Geneva, Geneva | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 79 % |
| Lausanne, Vaud | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 81 % |
| Zürich, Zurich | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 83 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Switzerland
| Eclipse Visibility from Switzerland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ![]() | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ![]() | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | ![]() | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ![]() | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ![]() | Note: Click on the date link for details in Switzerland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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