| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 3:30 pm GMT |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from Scotland |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from Scotland |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 5:05 pm GMT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Scotland.
Jan 26, 2028 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Scotland
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Solar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Scotland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 3:33 pm | 4:13 pm | 5:45 pm GMT | 79 % | |
| Dundee | 3:33 pm | 4:23 pm | 5:46 pm GMT | 85 % | |
| Edinburgh | 3:33 pm | 4:27 pm | 5:47 pm GMT | 80 % | |
| Fort William | 3:33 pm | 4:30 pm | 5:45 pm GMT | 88 % | |
| Glasgow | 3:33 pm | 4:32 pm | 5:47 pm GMT | 87 % | |
| Inverness | 3:33 pm | 4:23 pm | 5:44 pm GMT | 83 % | |
| Lerwick (Shetland Islands) | 3:33 pm | 3:54 pm | 5:39 pm GMT | 83 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Scotland
| Eclipse Visibility from Scotland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Scotland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |