Partial Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:56 pm CHAST |
| Start of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:56 pm CHAST |
| End of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:58 pm CHAST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:01 pm NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Aug 28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – New Zealand
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This animation shows the eclipse near Chatham Islands in 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 | 5:55 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Bay of Plenty | 5:43 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Canterbury | 5:55 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Chatham Islands | 5:56 pm CHAST | 7:46 pm CHAST | |
| Gisborne | 5:41 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Hawke's Bay | 5:42 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | 5:46 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Marlborough | 5:54 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Nelson | 5:58 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Northland | 5:59 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Otago | 6:03 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Southland | 6:09 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Taranaki | 5:54 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Tasman | 5:59 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Tokelau | 5:21 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Waikato | 5:49 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| Wellington | 5:47 pm NZST | 7:01 pm NZST | |
| West Coast | 6:01 pm NZST | 7:01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1:23 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:01 pm NZST | 63 % | |
| Chatham Islands | 2:08 pm | 6:01 pm | 7:46 pm CHAST | 78 % | |
| Christchurch | 1:23 pm | 6:02 pm | 7:01 pm NZST | 59 % | |
| Hamilton | 1:23 pm | 5:57 pm | 7:01 pm NZST | 56 % | |
| Invercargill | 1:23 pm | 6:28 pm | 7:01 pm NZST | 69 % | |
| Napier | 1:23 pm | 5:49 pm | 7:01 pm NZST | 48 % | |
| Wellington | 1:23 pm | 5:56 pm | 7:01 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar 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