| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Melbourne, Victoria |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 24, 2082 at 10:40 am |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 24, 2082 at 11:45 am 0.386 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 24, 2082 at 12:50 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 10 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
August 24, 2082 — Total Solar Eclipse — Melbourne
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Melbourne. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AEST) for Melbourne.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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10:40:39 Mon, Aug 24 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 31° | 35.7° | |
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11:45:49 Mon, Aug 24 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 12° | 40.4° | |
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12:50:32 Mon, Aug 24 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 351° | 40.8° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 86.3 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
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Melbourne, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 24)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Melbourne
| Eclipse Visibility From Melbourne | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4–5, 2080 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 8–9, 2082 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 24, 2082 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 3, 2083 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 18, 2084 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Melbourne, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||