| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Partial: | Tue, Oct 14, 2042 at 2:50 pm NZDT |
| Start of Annularity: | Tue, Oct 14, 2042 at 4:22 pm NZDT |
| End of Annularity: | Tue, Oct 14, 2042 at 4:33 pm NZDT |
| End of Partial: | Tue, Oct 14, 2042 at 6:44 pm CHADT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) | |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in New Zealand.
Oct 14, 2042 – Annular Solar Eclipse – New Zealand
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Annularity is visible within the dark red strip.
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Solar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each region.
Regions in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Region | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Annularity | End of Annularity | End of Partial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:57 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:55 pm NZDT |
| Bay of Plenty | Partial Solar Eclipse | 3:01 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:57 pm NZDT |
| Canterbury | Annular Solar Eclipse | 2:53 pm NZDT | 4:23 pm NZDT | 4:33 pm NZDT | 5:55 pm NZDT |
| Chatham Islands | Partial Solar Eclipse | 3:59 pm CHADT | --- | --- | 6:44 pm CHADT |
| Gisborne | Partial Solar Eclipse | 3:04 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:57 pm NZDT |
| Hawke's Bay | Partial Solar Eclipse | 3:02 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:57 pm NZDT |
| Manawatu-Whanganui | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:59 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:57 pm NZDT |
| Marlborough | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:57 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:55 pm NZDT |
| Nelson | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:57 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:55 pm NZDT |
| Northland | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:53 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:54 pm NZDT |
| Otago | Annular Solar Eclipse | 2:51 pm NZDT | 4:22 pm NZDT | 4:31 pm NZDT | 5:52 pm NZDT |
| Southland | Annular Solar Eclipse | 2:50 pm NZDT | 4:22 pm NZDT | 4:28 pm NZDT | 5:51 pm NZDT |
| Taranaki | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:57 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:56 pm NZDT |
| Tasman | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:55 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:55 pm NZDT |
| Waikato | Partial Solar Eclipse | 2:58 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:56 pm NZDT |
| Wellington | Partial Solar Eclipse | 3:00 pm NZDT | --- | --- | 5:57 pm NZDT |
| West Coast | Annular Solar Eclipse | 2:51 pm NZDT | 4:22 pm NZDT | 4:31 pm NZDT | 5:54 pm NZDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Annularity Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Annularity Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch, Canterbury | 85.52% | 2:57 pm | 4:30 pm | 5:54 pm NZDT | 4m | 64 % |
| Oamaru, Otago | 85.54% | 2:56 pm | 4:28 pm | 5:52 pm NZDT | 5m, 33s | 62 % |
| Queenstown, Otago | 85.61% | 2:52 pm | 4:25 pm | 5:51 pm NZDT | 1m, 56s | 67 % |
| Ranfurly, Otago | 85.57% | 2:55 pm | 4:27 pm | 5:52 pm NZDT | 4m, 26s | 60 % |
| Timaru, Canterbury | 85.54% | 2:56 pm | 4:29 pm | 5:53 pm NZDT | 6m, 56s | 67 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility from New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in New Zealand, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse in New Zealand