Eclipses (grahan) in 2028 — London
Every solar and lunar eclipse of 2028, with timings and visibility for London. Sutak applies only where an eclipse is actually visible.
Next eclipse visible from London: Partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027
Never look at the Sun directly or through ordinary sunglasses during a solar eclipse — use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector. A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Partial lunar eclipse — 12 January 2028
Visible from London
- Seen from London
- 12 Jan 2028, 3:44 AM to 4:42 AM
- Maximum (global)
- 12 Jan 2028, 4:13 AM
- Penumbral phase
- 12 Jan 2028, 2:07 AM to 6:18 AM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 12 Jan 2028, 3:44 AM to 4:42 AM
- Sutak
- 11 Jan 2028, 6:44 PM to 12 Jan 2028, 4:42 AM
Annular solar eclipse — 26 January 2028
Visible from London
- Seen from London
- 26 Jan 2028, 3:36 PM to 4:38 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 26 Jan 2028, 3:07 PM
- Sutak
- 26 Jan 2028, 3:36 AM to 4:38 PM
Partial lunar eclipse — 6 July 2028
Not visible from London
- Maximum (global)
- 6 Jul 2028, 7:19 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 6 Jul 2028, 4:44 PM to 9:55 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 6 Jul 2028, 6:08 PM to 8:31 PM
- Sutak
- No sutak in London
Total solar eclipse — 22 July 2028
Not visible from London
- Maximum (global)
- 22 Jul 2028, 3:55 AM
- Sutak
- No sutak in London
Total lunar eclipse — 31 December 2028
Visible from London
- Seen from London
- 31 Dec 2028, 3:50 PM to 6:36 PM
- Maximum (global)
- 31 Dec 2028, 4:52 PM
- Penumbral phase
- 31 Dec 2028, 2:03 PM to 7:40 PM
- Partial (umbral) phase
- 31 Dec 2028, 3:07 PM to 6:36 PM
- Totality
- 31 Dec 2028, 4:15 PM to 5:28 PM
- Sutak
- 31 Dec 2028, 6:50 AM to 6:36 PM
Sutak and grahan customs
In the Hindu tradition the period before an eclipse is called sutak. It begins 12 hours (4 prahars) before a solar eclipse and 9 hours (3 prahars) before a lunar eclipse, and only where the eclipse is visible. Many families avoid cooking and eating during sutak, keep tulsi leaves in stored food, chant or meditate during the eclipse, and bathe and give charity after it ends. Children, the elderly, the sick and pregnant women are traditionally exempt from the fasting rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many eclipses are there in 2028?
2028 has 2 solar and 3 lunar eclipses.
When is the next eclipse visible from London?
The next eclipse visible from London is the partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027.