| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 5:07 pm NZST |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 5:07 pm NZST |
| End of Totality: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 5:25 pm NZST |
| End of Penumbral: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 6:50 pm NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 16, 2022 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Canterbury
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Canterbury Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 1:32 pm | 5:13 pm | 6:50 pm NZST | 70 % |  | |
| Timaru | 1:32 pm | 5:17 pm | 6:50 pm NZST | 65 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Canterbury
| Eclipse Visibility from Canterbury | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total 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 Canterbury, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Canterbury