| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Canterbury, New South Wales |
| Begins: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 12:40 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 2:01 pm 1.024 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Jul 22, 2028 at 3:14 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 34 minutes |
| Totality: | 3 minutes, 48 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
July 22, 2028 — Total Solar Eclipse — Canterbury
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Canterbury. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AEST) for Canterbury.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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12:40:32 Sat, Jul 22 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 349° | 35.2° | |
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13:59:24 Sat, Jul 22 | Totality beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact. | 328° | 29.1° | |
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14:01:18 Sat, Jul 22 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 328° | 28.9° | |
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14:03:12 Sat, Jul 22 | Totality endsThe moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact. | 327° | 28.7° | |
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15:14:32 Sat, Jul 22 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 312° | 19.2° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse, the beginning & end of totality, and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 70 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Canterbury. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not cover the Sun completely there.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Jul 22)
In the past, this day was cloudy 49% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Canterbury
| Eclipse Visibility From Canterbury | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Canterbury, or the path map image for global details. | |||
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