Eclipses in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Next solar eclipse here
Saturday, 6 February 2027
A partial eclipse: the Moon covers about 2% of the Sun at 18:58. About this eclipse.
- Begins
- 18:32
- Maximum
- 18:58
- Ends
- 19:22
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 9°
Protect your eyes. Use certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or solar filters for every partial phase. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe.
Solar eclipses visible from Cape Town
| Date | Here | Sun covered | Begins | Maximum | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Partial | 2% | 18:32 | 18:58 | 19:22 |
| Mon 25 Nov 2030 | Partial | 72% | 06:38 | 07:34 | 08:35 |
| Wed 21 May 2031 | Partial | 36% | 06:31 (sunrise) | 07:27 | 08:30 |
| Sun 9 May 2032 | Partial | 64% | 15:05 | 16:25 | 17:36 |
Lunar eclipses visible from Cape Town
| Date | Eclipse | Greatest eclipse | Visibility here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21 Feb 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 01:12 | Whole eclipse |
| Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 18:02 | Whole eclipse |
| Wed 12 Jan 2028 | Partial lunar eclipse | 06:13 | Partly, near moonrise or moonset |
| Thu 6 Jul 2028 | Partial lunar eclipse | 20:19 | Whole eclipse |
| Sun 31 Dec 2028 | Total lunar eclipse | 18:52 | Partly, near moonrise or moonset |
| Tue 26 Jun 2029 | Total lunar eclipse | 05:22 | Moon rises or sets during it |
| Fri 21 Dec 2029 | Total lunar eclipse | 00:42 | Whole eclipse |
| Sat 15 Jun 2030 | Partial lunar eclipse | 20:33 | Whole eclipse |
| Tue 10 Dec 2030 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 00:27 | Whole eclipse |
| Wed 7 May 2031 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 05:50 | Moon rises or sets during it |
| Sun 25 Apr 2032 | Total lunar eclipse | 17:13 | Partly, near moonrise or moonset |
| Mon 18 Oct 2032 | Total lunar eclipse | 21:02 | Moon rises or sets during it |
| Thu 14 Apr 2033 | Total lunar eclipse | 21:12 | Moon rises or sets during it |
| Mon 3 Apr 2034 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 21:05 | Whole eclipse |
| Thu 28 Sep 2034 | Partial lunar eclipse | 04:46 | Moon rises or sets during it |
| Sun 19 Aug 2035 | Partial lunar eclipse | 03:11 | Whole eclipse |
Calculated for -33.9258, 18.4232 at sea level with a flat horizon. Hills and buildings can hide an eclipse low in the sky. All eclipses · Sources and methods.