| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
| Begins: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 8:29 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 9:27 am 0.174 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 10:30 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 1 minute |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 26, 2028 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Hilton Head Island
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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08:29:59 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 122° | 12.2° | |
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09:27:09 Wed, Jan 26 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 132° | 22.2° | |
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10:30:54 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 145° | 30.9° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.9 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Jan 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 52% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
1048Days 6Hrs 59Mins 6SecsHilton Head Island Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Hilton Head Island
| Eclipse Visibility From Hilton Head Island | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Hilton Head Island, or the path map image for global details. | |||
Next total solar eclipse visible in Hilton Head Island
Next annular eclipse visible in Hilton Head Island