| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:29 am NZDT |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from New Zealand |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from New Zealand |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 7:19 am NZDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in New Zealand.
Oct 3, 2024 – 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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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 Annularity | End of Annularity | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 6:53 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:12 am NZDT | |
| Bay of Plenty | 6:46 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:10 am NZDT | |
| Gisborne | 6:46 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:10 am NZDT | |
| Hawke's Bay | 6:55 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:05 am NZDT | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 6:56 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:03 am NZDT | |
| Northland | 6:57 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:13 am NZDT | |
| Tokelau | 6:08 am TKT | --- | --- | 7:16 am TKT | |
| Waikato | 6:50 am NZDT | --- | --- | 7:11 am NZDT |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 6:43 am | 6:57 am | 7:10 am NZDT | 76 % | |
| Gisborne | 6:56 am | 7:00 am | 7:05 am NZDT | 55 % | |
| Hamilton | 6:49 am | 6:58 am | 7:07 am NZDT | 72 % | |
| Rotorua | 6:52 am | 6:59 am | 7:07 am NZDT | 66 % | |
| Tauranga | 6:48 am | 6:58 am | 7:08 am NZDT | 58 % | |
| Te Awamutu | 6:51 am | 6:59 am | 7:06 am NZDT | 70 % | |
| Whangarei | 6:37 am | 6:57 am | 7:12 am NZDT | 77 % |
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