Penumbral Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 4:02 pm NZST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:52 pm NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Jul 5, 2020 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – New Zealand
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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 | 5:06 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Bay of Plenty | 4:52 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Canterbury | 4:52 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Chatham Islands | 4:50 pm CHAST | 6:37 pm CHAST | |
| Gisborne | 4:49 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Hawke's Bay | 4:48 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 4:50 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Marlborough | 4:55 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Nelson | 5:00 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Northland | 5:12 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Otago | 4:53 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Southland | 4:57 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Taranaki | 4:59 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Tasman | 5:00 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Tokelau | 6:14 pm TKT | 6:52 pm TKT | |
| Waikato | 4:56 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| Wellington | 4:50 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST | |
| West Coast | 5:00 pm NZST | 5:52 pm NZST |
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 | 3:07 pm | 5:12 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 61 % |  | |
| Chatham Islands | 3:52 pm | 5:14 pm | 6:37 pm CHAST | 83 % |  | |
| Christchurch | 3:07 pm | 4:59 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 63 % | | |
| Hamilton | 3:07 pm | 5:10 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 61 % | | |
| Invercargill | 3:07 pm | 5:05 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 69 % |  | |
| Napier | 3:07 pm | 4:55 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 54 % | | |
| Wellington | 3:07 pm | 4:58 pm | 5:52 pm NZST | 63 % |  |
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