Solar & Lunar Eclipses in Nkhata Bay, Malawi (2026–2035)

Q: When is the next solar eclipse visible from Nkhata Bay?

The next solar eclipse calculated for Nkhata Bay is on 02 Aug 2027 (Partial) — about 1 year(s) and 54 day(s) from today.

Q: When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Nkhata Bay?

The next lunar eclipse for observers in Nkhata Bay is on 28 Aug 2026 (Penumbral) — 80 day(s) from today.

Q: What solar eclipses are coming up for Nkhata Bay?

Upcoming solar eclipses calculated for Nkhata Bay:02 Aug 2027: Partial25 Nov 2030: Partial21 May 2031: Partial

Q: What lunar eclipses are coming up for Nkhata Bay?

Upcoming lunar eclipses for observers in Nkhata Bay:28 Aug 2026: Penumbral21 Feb 2027: Partial12 Jan 2028: Penumbral

Eclipse timings and visibility data for Nkhata Bay, Malawi over the next decade (2026 – 2035).

Calculated Viewing Location: Nkhata Bay

Lat: -11.61 / Lon: 34.29

NEXT SOLAR ECLIPSE IN NKHATA BAY

02 Aug 2027

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NEXT LUNAR ECLIPSE IN NKHATA BAY

28 Aug 2026

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Upcoming Eclipse Schedule for Nkhata Bay

17 Feb 2026 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 17 Feb 2026 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 15:36 to 15:52 (Max: 15:41)

Magnitude: 0.004

Obscuration: 0.0%

Total Duration: 0h 16m

28 Aug 2026 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 28 Aug 2026 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 04:48 to 07:48 (Max: 06:18)

Magnitude: 0.424

Obscuration: 17%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

21 Feb 2027 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 21 Feb 2027 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 23:53 to 02:53 (Max: 01:23)

Magnitude: 0.099

Obscuration: 9%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

02 Aug 2027 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 02 Aug 2027 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 12:35 to 13:46 (Max: 13:15)

Magnitude: 0.098

Obscuration: 2.5%

Total Duration: 1h 11m

12 Jan 2028 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 12 Jan 2028 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 04:33 to 07:33 (Max: 06:03)

Magnitude: 0.273

Obscuration: 10%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

10 Feb 2028 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 10 Feb 2028 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 15:33 to 18:33 (Max: 17:03)

Magnitude: 0.101

Obscuration: 5%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

06 Jul 2028 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 06 Jul 2028 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 18:40 to 21:40 (Max: 20:10)

Magnitude: 0.689

Obscuration: 27%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

31 Dec 2028 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 31 Dec 2028 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 17:18 to 20:18 (Max: 18:48)

Magnitude: 0.803

Obscuration: 32%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

26 Jun 2029 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 26 Jun 2029 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 03:52 to 06:52 (Max: 05:22)

Magnitude: 0.035

Obscuration: 3%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

21 Dec 2029 Lunar Eclipse

Total Lunar Eclipse 21 Dec 2029 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 23:16 to 02:16 (Max: 00:46)

Magnitude: 1.208

Obscuration: 100%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

15 Jun 2030 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 15 Jun 2030 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 19:11 to 22:11 (Max: 20:41)

Magnitude: 0.091

Obscuration: 9%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

25 Nov 2030 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 25 Nov 2030 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 06:21 to 08:16 (Max: 07:16)

Magnitude: 0.496

Obscuration: 33.0%

Total Duration: 1h 55m

10 Dec 2030 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 10 Dec 2030 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 23:10 to 02:10 (Max: 00:40)

Magnitude: 0.794

Obscuration: 79%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

07 May 2031 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 07 May 2031 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 04:09 to 07:09 (Max: 05:39)

Magnitude: 0.032

Obscuration: 5%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

21 May 2031 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 21 May 2031 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 06:14 to 08:58 (Max: 07:27)

Magnitude: 0.894

Obscuration: 83.8%

Total Duration: 2h 44m

29 Nov 2031 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 29 Nov 2031 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 23:48 to 02:48 (Max: 01:18)

Magnitude: 0.716

Obscuration: 28%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

25 Apr 2032 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 25 Apr 2032 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 15:39 to 18:39 (Max: 17:09)

Magnitude: 0.287

Obscuration: 28%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

09 May 2032 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 09 May 2032 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 16:41 to 17:14 (Max: 16:55)

Magnitude: 0.028

Obscuration: 0.3%

Total Duration: 0h 33m

18 Oct 2032 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 18 Oct 2032 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 19:28 to 22:28 (Max: 20:58)

Magnitude: 0.337

Obscuration: 33%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

14 Apr 2033 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 14 Apr 2033 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 19:47 to 22:47 (Max: 21:17)

Magnitude: 0.29

Obscuration: 28%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

20 Mar 2034 Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse 20 Mar 2034 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 11:38 to 12:33 (Max: 12:04)

Magnitude: 0.042

Obscuration: 0.7%

Total Duration: 0h 55m

03 Apr 2034 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 03 Apr 2034 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 19:48 to 22:48 (Max: 21:18)

Magnitude: 0.094

Obscuration: 5%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

28 Sep 2034 Lunar Eclipse

Partial Lunar Eclipse 28 Sep 2034 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 03:26 to 06:26 (Max: 04:56)

Magnitude: 0.166

Obscuration: 16%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

19 Aug 2035 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 19 Aug 2035 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 01:30 to 04:30 (Max: 03:00)

Magnitude: 0.294

Obscuration: 11%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

12 Feb 2036 Lunar Eclipse

Total Lunar Eclipse 12 Feb 2036 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 22:38 to 01:38 (Max: 00:08)

Magnitude: 1.491

Obscuration: 100%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

07 Aug 2036 Lunar Eclipse

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 07 Aug 2036 in Nkhata Bay

Visibility: 03:18 to 06:18 (Max: 04:48)

Magnitude: 0.96

Obscuration: 38%

Total Duration: ~3h 00m

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eclipses in Nkhata Bay

When is the next solar eclipse visible from Nkhata Bay?

The next solar eclipse calculated for Nkhata Bay is on 02 Aug 2027 (Partial) — about 1 year(s) and 54 day(s) from today.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Nkhata Bay?

The next lunar eclipse for observers in Nkhata Bay is on 28 Aug 2026 (Penumbral) — 80 day(s) from today.

What solar eclipses are coming up for Nkhata Bay?

Upcoming solar eclipses calculated for Nkhata Bay:

02 Aug 2027: Partial
25 Nov 2030: Partial
21 May 2031: Partial

What lunar eclipses are coming up for Nkhata Bay?

Upcoming lunar eclipses for observers in Nkhata Bay:

28 Aug 2026: Penumbral
21 Feb 2027: Partial
12 Jan 2028: Penumbral

Understanding Solar & Lunar Eclipses

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and casts its shadow on part of the Earth. A lunar eclipse is the opposite: the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, so the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. Solar eclipses are visible only from a narrow path on the daytime side of the planet, while a lunar eclipse can be seen by everyone on the night side of the Earth at the same time.

Eclipses come in several forms. A total eclipse completely covers the Sun or Moon; a partial eclipse hides only part of it; an annular solar eclipse leaves a bright "ring of fire" because the Moon is too far from Earth to block the Sun entirely; and a penumbral lunar eclipse is a faint shading that is easy to miss. The date of an eclipse is the same everywhere on Earth, but whether it appears total, partial, or not at all depends on where you are standing.

That is why the schedule above is calculated specifically for Nkhata Bay. It lists only the eclipses that are actually visible from your location, how much of the Sun or Moon will be covered, and the local time of each event. Most cities see a partial solar eclipse every few years, but a total solar eclipse over any single place is rare and can be centuries apart.