| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 4:29 pm NZST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from New Zealand |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from New Zealand |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 5:33 pm NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in New Zealand.
Apr 20, 2023 – Partial Solar Eclipse – New Zealand
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Solar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each region.
Regions in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Region | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 4:33 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:28 pm NZST | |
| Bay of Plenty | 4:35 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:24 pm NZST | |
| Canterbury | 4:41 pm NZST | --- | --- | 4:55 pm NZST | |
| Gisborne | 4:37 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:24 pm NZST | |
| Hawke's Bay | 4:37 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:19 pm NZST | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 4:35 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:18 pm NZST | |
| Marlborough | 4:37 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:04 pm NZST | |
| Nelson | 4:38 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:02 pm NZST | |
| Northland | 4:30 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:33 pm NZST | |
| Taranaki | 4:35 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:16 pm NZST | |
| Tasman | 4:35 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:04 pm NZST | |
| Tokelau | 5:47 pm TKT | --- | --- | 6:24 pm TKT | |
| Waikato | 4:34 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:27 pm NZST | |
| Wellington | 4:39 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:07 pm NZST | |
| West Coast | 4:35 pm NZST | --- | --- | 5:02 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 | 4:33 pm | 4:59 pm | 5:24 pm NZST | 67 % |  | |
| Hamilton | 4:35 pm | 4:58 pm | 5:21 pm NZST | 65 % |  | |
| Napier | 4:38 pm | 4:56 pm | 5:14 pm NZST | 52 % |  | |
| Nelson | 4:38 pm | 4:49 pm | 5:00 pm NZST | 51 % | | |
| Palmerston North | 4:38 pm | 4:53 pm | 5:08 pm NZST | 67 % |  | |
| Tauranga | 4:36 pm | 4:59 pm | 5:22 pm NZST | 54 % | | |
| Wellington | 4:40 pm | 4:51 pm | 5:01 pm NZST | 73 % |  |
All times shown on this page are local time.
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