Total Eclipse Visible
Ireland
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Ireland |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 3:56 pm GMT |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 4:16 pm GMT |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:27 pm GMT |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:40 pm GMT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Ireland
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Selection of Cities in Ireland Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 77 % | |
| Dublin | 2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 75 % | |
| Galway | 2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 76 % | |
| Limerick | 2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 78 % | |
| Waterford | 2:03 pm | 4:52 pm | 7:40 pm GMT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 73 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Ireland
| Eclipse Visibility from Ireland | 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Ireland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Ireland