Total solar eclipse of 22 July 2028
The total solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 peaks at 02:55 UTC (greatest eclipse: Australia), with 5 mins, 15 secs of totality. The path of totality, about 190 km wide, crosses Australia and New Zealand. The eclipse is partial in 25 countries, including Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
Where to see it
Path of totality (about 190 km wide): Australia and New Zealand.
| Country | Sun covered (at the centre of the country) |
|---|---|
| Australia | totality |
| New Zealand | totality |
| Timor-Leste | 85% |
| Indonesia | 66% |
| Singapore | 60% |
| Malaysia | 52% |
| Brunei | 49% |
| Papua New Guinea | 40% |
| New Caledonia | 35% |
| Maldives | 22% |
| Cambodia | 20% |
| Palau | 20% |
| Sri Lanka | 19% |
| Vanuatu | 16% |
| Solomon Islands | 14% |
| Thailand | 12% |
| Vietnam | 10% |
| Philippines | 10% |
| Fiji | 7% |
| Tonga | 7% |
| Laos | 5% |
| Niue | 0% |
Times and coverage in major cities
Local times. Click a city for details and a simulation.
| City | Country | Sun covered | Begins | Maximum | Ends | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Australia | 100% | 12:40 | 14:01 | 15:14 | 29° |
| Queenstown | New Zealand | 100% | 15:07 | 16:16 | 17:20 | 10° |
| Dunedin | New Zealand | 100% | 15:09 | 16:17 | 17:19 | 8° |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | 89% | 07:38 | 08:54 | 10:23 | 38° |
| Brisbane | Australia | 81% | 12:41 | 14:01 | 15:14 | 33° |
| Melbourne | Australia | 81% | 12:32 | 13:52 | 15:07 | 29° |
| Auckland | New Zealand | 68% | 15:18 | 16:23 | 17:22 | 10° |
| Singapore | Singapore | 60% | 08:34 | 09:43 | 11:03 | 36° |
| Perth | Australia | 50% | 09:30 | 10:47 | 12:08 | 33° |
| Nouméa | New Caledonia | 36% | 14:12 | 15:15 | 16:12 | 26° |
| Bangkok | Thailand | 16% | 07:47 | 08:35 | 09:26 | 35° |
| Chennai | India | 5% | 06:22 | 06:51 | 07:21 | 13° |
| Bangalore | India | 4% | 06:24 | 06:50 | 07:17 | 10° |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the total solar eclipse of 22 July 2028?
Maximum eclipse is at 02:55 UTC. Local times depend on where you are: see the table of cities.
Where can you see totality?
Along the path that crosses Australia and New Zealand, for example in Sydney and Dunedin.
How long does totality last?
Up to 5 mins, 15 secs at the point of greatest eclipse; less towards the edges of the path.