Next Total Solar Eclipse in Australia: When and Where to See It

Australians will have a rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, an event expected to draw significant attention across the continent. This celestial phenomenon, known as the Great Australasian Eclipse, will trace a path from the Kimberley region in Western Australia, across the Northern Territory, southwestern Queensland, and New South Wales, notably passing directly over Sydney.

For those situated within the path of totality, the Moon will completely obscure the Sun for several minutes. Totality is anticipated to commence around 11 a.m. Australian Western Standard Time in the Kimberley and approximately 2 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time in Sydney. The duration of the total eclipse is expected to be around four minutes.

This upcoming eclipse holds particular historical significance for Sydney. The city is set to experience its first total solar eclipse since 1857. According to NASA, the next total solar eclipse visible from Sydney after 2028 will not occur until June 3, 2858, making the 2028 event an exceptionally rare occurrence for its residents.

The 2028 eclipse is also part of a series of five total solar eclipses visible from Australia between 2023 and 2038. Following its passage over Australia, the eclipse will continue its journey across New Zealand, with Dunedin also experiencing totality for the first time since 1163.