When is the solar eclipse in Australia?

On 22 July 2028, Australia will experience a total solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 100.0%.

Will Australia be in the path of totality?

Yes. Australia lies in the path of totality for the 22 July 2028 solar eclipse, with up to 97m 21s of totality.

How long will totality last in Australia?

The maximum duration of totality in Australia is 97m 21s.

Which cities in Australia will see the best eclipse?

The cities in Australia with the highest eclipse coverage are: Sydney (100.0%), Central Coast (100.0%), Wollongong (100.0%), Blue Mountains (100.0%).

Total Solar Eclipse · 22 July 2028

Solar Eclipse in Australia

On 22 July 2028, a total solar eclipse crosses Australia, offering up to 97m 21s of totality.

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Total

Eclipse type

100.0%

Max obscuration

97m 21s

Max duration

Cities tracked

Where to watch

Visibility Map

The path of totality crosses Australia. See the shadow track and totality corridor. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

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During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

By location

Cities in Australia

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

SydneyTOTAL

Central CoastTOTAL

WollongongTOTAL

Blue MountainsTOTAL

PittwaterTOTAL

BlacktownTOTAL

DubboTOTAL

OrangeTOTAL

Castle HillTOTAL

AuburnTOTAL

Baulkham HillsTOTAL

BathurstTOTAL

BankstownTOTAL

MaroubraTOTAL

HurstvilleTOTAL

MerrylandsTOTAL

RandwickTOTAL

MosmanTOTAL

KellyvilleTOTAL

LiverpoolTOTAL

Worldwide

Other Countries

AustraliaTOTAL

NZTOTAL

ID96%

Timor-Leste88%

MY63%

SG60%

Papua New Guinea53%

BN51%

PH50%

Thailand42%

Vietnam36%

New Caledonia33%

KH29%

Myanmar27%

Laos18%

VU17%

LK17%

SB17%

India16%

MV12%

China11%

Taiwan5%

Macao5%

Hong Kong5%

GU4%

Fiji4%

Mauritius2%

Japan1%

MP1%

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Australia?: On 22 July 2028, Australia will experience a total solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 100.0%.
Will Australia be in the path of totality?: Yes. Australia lies in the path of totality for the 22 July 2028 solar eclipse, with up to 97m 21s of totality.
How long will totality last in Australia?: The maximum duration of totality in Australia is 97m 21s.
Which cities in Australia will see the best eclipse?: The cities in Australia with the highest eclipse coverage are: Sydney (100.0%), Central Coast (100.0%), Wollongong (100.0%), Blue Mountains (100.0%).

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