Total Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:44 pm NZDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:04 am NZDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:02 am NZDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:23 am NZDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total 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 | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Bay of Plenty | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Canterbury | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Chatham Islands | 10:29 pm CHADT | 12:49 am CHADT | 1:47 am CHADT | 4:08 am CHADT | |
| Gisborne | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Hawke's Bay | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Marlborough | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Nelson | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Northland | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Otago | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Southland | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Taranaki | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Tasman | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Tokelau | 9:44 pm TKT | 12:04 am TKT | 1:02 am TKT | 3:23 am TKT | |
| Waikato | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| Wellington | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT | |
| West Coast | 9:44 pm NZDT | 12:04 am NZDT | 1:02 am NZDT | 3:23 am NZDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland, Auckland | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 73 % | |
| Chatham Islands, Chatham Islands | 10:29 pm | 1:18 am | 4:08 am CHADT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 77 % | |
| Hamilton, Waikato | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 69 % | |
| Invercargill, Southland | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 80 % | |
| Wellington, Wellington | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 65 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
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