Penumbral Eclipse Visible
Australia
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:11 pm |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:33 pm ACST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Aug 17, 2027 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – Australia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each territory.
Territories in Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Territory | Type | Start of Penumbral | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 5:29 pm AEST | 7:03 pm AEST | |
| New South Wales | 5:24 pm LHST | 7:03 pm AEST | |
| Northern Territory | 5:58 pm ACST | 6:33 pm ACST | |
| Queensland | 5:21 pm AEST | 7:03 pm AEST | |
| South Australia | 5:30 pm ACST | 6:33 pm ACST | |
| Tasmania | 5:23 pm AEST | 7:03 pm AEST | |
| Victoria | 5:24 pm AEST | 7:03 pm AEST | |
| Western Australia | 6:29 pm ACST | 5:03 pm AWST |
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 Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 2:54 pm | 5:47 pm | 6:33 pm ACST | 63 % | |
| Ballarat | 3:24 pm | 5:52 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 65 % | |
| Brisbane | 3:24 pm | 5:28 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 38 % | |
| Canberra | 3:24 pm | 5:36 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 54 % | |
| Hobart | 3:24 pm | 5:29 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 60 % | |
| Melbourne | 3:24 pm | 5:48 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 70 % | |
| Sydney | 3:24 pm | 5:28 pm | 7:03 pm AEST | 36 % |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
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