Total Eclipse Visible
United Arab Emirates
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in United Arab Emirates |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:03 pm GST |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 8:16 pm GST |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 9:27 pm GST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 11:40 pm GST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – United Arab Emirates
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each emirate.
Emirates in United Arab Emirates Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Emirate | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Ajman | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Dubai | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Fujairah | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Ras al-Khaimah | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Sharjah | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST | |
| Umm al-Quwain | 6:03 pm GST | 8:16 pm GST | 9:27 pm GST | 11:40 pm GST |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in United Arab Emirates Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi | 6:03 pm | 8:52 pm | 11:40 pm GST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 36 % | |
| Ajmān, Ajman | 6:03 pm | 8:52 pm | 11:40 pm GST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 36 % | |
| Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | 6:03 pm | 8:52 pm | 11:40 pm GST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 16 % | |
| Dubai, Dubai | 6:03 pm | 8:52 pm | 11:40 pm GST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 39 % | |
| Sharjah, Sharjah | 6:03 pm | 8:52 pm | 11:40 pm GST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 37 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in United Arab Emirates
| Eclipse Visibility from United Arab Emirates | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in United Arab Emirates, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in United Arab Emirates