| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 9:07 am AWST |
| Start of Totality: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 10:47 am AWST |
| End of Totality: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 2:03 pm AEST |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 3:49 pm LHST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Australia.
Jul 22, 2028 – Total Solar Eclipse – Australia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Solar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each territory.
Territories in Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Territory | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 12:37 pm AEST | --- | --- | 3:12 pm AEST | |
| Heard and McDonald Islands | 8:05 am TFT | --- | --- | 8:11 am TFT | |
| New South Wales | 12:15 pm AEST | 1:46 pm AEST | 2:03 pm AEST | 3:49 pm LHST | |
| Northern Territory | 10:56 am ACST | 12:30 pm ACST | 1:35 pm AEST | 2:27 pm ACST | |
| Queensland | 11:53 am AEST | 1:29 pm AEST | 1:53 pm AEST | 3:15 pm AEST | |
| South Australia | 11:14 am ACST | 1:07 pm ACST | 1:13 pm ACST | 2:33 pm ACST | |
| Tasmania | 12:32 pm AEST | --- | --- | 3:10 pm AEST | |
| Victoria | 11:51 am ACST | --- | --- | 3:12 pm AEST | |
| Western Australia | 9:07 am AWST | 10:47 am AWST | 12:36 pm ACST | 2:11 pm ACST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in Australia Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktown, New South Wales | 12:40 pm | 2:01 pm | 3:14 pm AEST | 3m, 50s | 52 % | |
| Canterbury, New South Wales | 12:40 pm | 2:01 pm | 3:14 pm AEST | 3m, 49s | 49 % | |
| Mosman, New South Wales | 12:40 pm | 2:01 pm | 3:14 pm AEST | 3m, 48s | 47 % | |
| Sydney, New South Wales | 12:40 pm | 2:01 pm | 3:14 pm AEST | 3m, 49s | 47 % | |
| Wollongong, New South Wales | 12:40 pm | 2:01 pm | 3:14 pm AEST | 2m, 52s | 42 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from Australia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Australia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Australia