| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Begins: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 9:11 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 9:53 am 0.081 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 10:37 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 26 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 26, 2028 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Harrisburg
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Harrisburg. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EST) for Harrisburg.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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09:11:35 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 134° | 16.5° | |
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09:53:17 Wed, Jan 26 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 143° | 21.9° | |
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10:37:08 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 153° | 26.4° |
* 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 annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Harrisburg, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Jan 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 81% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Harrisburg
| Eclipse Visibility From Harrisburg | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Harrisburg, or the path map image for global details. | |||
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