Penumbral Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 8:32 pm NZDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 12:53 am NZDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Nov 30–Dec 1, 2020 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – New Zealand
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Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each region.
Regions in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Region | Type | Start of Penumbral | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Bay of Plenty | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Canterbury | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Chatham Islands | 9:17 pm CHADT | 1:38 am CHADT | |
| Gisborne | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Hawke's Bay | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Marlborough | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Nelson | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Northland | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Otago | 8:49 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Southland | 8:59 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Taranaki | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Tasman | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Tokelau | 8:32 pm TKT | 12:53 am TKT | |
| Waikato | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| Wellington | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT | |
| West Coast | 8:32 pm NZDT | 12:53 am NZDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 80 % |  | |
| Chatham Islands | 9:17 pm | 11:27 pm | 1:38 am CHADT | 75 % |  | |
| Christchurch | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 69 % | | |
| Hamilton | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 79 % | | |
| Invercargill | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 78 % |  | |
| Napier | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 61 % |  | |
| Wellington | 8:32 pm | 10:42 pm | 12:53 am NZDT | 61 % |  |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility from New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in New Zealand, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in New Zealand