Total Eclipse Visible
Australia
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 12:33 am ACDT |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 2:46 am ACDT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 3:57 am ACDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 5:10 am ACST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Jan 1, 2029 – Total 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 | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 1:03 am AEDT | 3:16 am AEDT | 4:27 am AEDT | 6:02 am AEDT | |
| Heard and McDonald Islands | 11:27 pm AWST | 12:16 am AWST | 1:27 am AWST | 3:40 am AWST | |
| New South Wales | 1:03 am AEDT | 3:16 am AEDT | 4:27 am AEDT | 6:40 am AEDT | |
| Northern Territory | 11:33 pm ACST | 1:46 am ACST | 2:57 am ACST | 5:10 am ACST | |
| Queensland | 12:03 am AEST | 2:16 am AEST | 3:27 am AEST | 5:40 am AEST | |
| South Australia | 12:33 am ACDT | 2:46 am ACDT | 3:57 am ACDT | 6:10 am ACDT | |
| Tasmania | 1:03 am AEDT | 3:16 am AEDT | 4:27 am AEDT | 6:09 am AEDT | |
| Victoria | 1:03 am AEDT | 3:16 am AEDT | 4:27 am AEDT | 6:08 am ACDT | |
| Western Australia | 10:03 pm AWST | 12:16 am AWST | 1:27 am AWST | 3:40 am AWST |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide, South Australia | 12:33 am | 3:22 am | 6:10 am ACDT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 37 % | |
| Brisbane, Queensland | 12:03 am | 2:52 am | 5:40 am AEST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 71 % | |
| Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | 1:03 am | 3:52 am | 6:40 am AEDT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 36 % | |
| Darwin, Northern Territory | 11:33 pm | 2:22 am | 5:10 am ACST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 86 % | |
| Melbourne, Victoria | 1:03 am | 3:52 am | 6:40 am AEDT | 3h, 28m, 47s | 51 % |
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 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial 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