| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Mar 8, 1951 at 4:59 am |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from Australia |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from Australia |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Mar 8, 1951 at 6:12 am |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Australia.
Mar 8, 1951 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Australia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each territory.
Territories in Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Territory | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Annularity | End of Annularity | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Partial Solar Eclipse | 5:56 am AEST | --- | --- | 6:03 am AEST |
| New South Wales | Partial Solar Eclipse | 5:48 am LHST | --- | --- | 6:04 am AEST |
| Queensland | Partial Solar Eclipse | 5:43 am AEST | --- | --- | 5:58 am AEST |
| Tasmania | Partial Solar Eclipse | 5:56 am AEST | --- | --- | 6:07 am AEST |
| Victoria | Partial Solar Eclipse | 5:52 am AEST | --- | --- | 6:05 am AEST |
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 Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 1.94% | 4:12 am | 5:52 am | 5:56 am AEST | 64 % |  |
| Canberra | 0.00% | 4:11 am | 5:56 am | 6:03 am AEST | 44 % |  |
| Hobart | 4.27% | 4:14 am | 6:00 am | 6:07 am AEST | 66 % |  |
| Lord Howe Island | 43.43% | 4:38 am | 5:51 am | 6:31 am LHST | 63 % | |
| Newcastle | 6.35% | 4:10 am | 5:52 am | 6:01 am AEST | 64 % |  |
| Sydney | 7.19% | 4:10 am | 5:52 am | 6:02 am AEST | 68 % | |
| Wollongong | 7.70% | 4:10 am | 5:52 am | 6:02 am AEST | 62 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from Australia | 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 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Australia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse in Australia