| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Dunedin, Otago |
| Begins: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 3:09 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 4:17 pm 1.022 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 5:20 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 12 minutes |
| Totality: | 2 minutes, 51 seconds | All times shown on this page are local time. |
July 22, 2028 — Total Solar Eclipse — Dunedin
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Dunedin. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (NZST) for Dunedin.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Dunedin. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not cover the Sun completely there.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Jul 22)
In the past, this day was cloudy 59% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Dunedin
| Eclipse Visibility From Dunedin | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Dunedin, or the path map image for global details. |