← Sky events · Total Solar Eclipse — July 22, 2028 (Australia, New Zealand)

Australia & New Zealand: the July 22, 2028 total eclipse

⏳ …

On July 22, 2028 totality sweeps across Australia from the Kimberley to Sydney, then over New Zealand's South Island. NASA lists maximum totality of 5m 10s (greatest eclipse 02:56 UT). Computed local durations: Bourke ≈4m 10s, Dubbo ≈3m 55s, Sydney ≈3m 50s, Wyndham ≈3m 25s, Queenstown ≈3m, Dunedin ≈2m 55s.

Choosing a spot

Kimberley / Top End — dry season, best clear-sky odds, high Sun.
Outback NSW — longer totality and drier than the coast.
Sydney — totality over a world city in the mid-afternoon, but winter cloud is a risk.
Queenstown & Otago — Sun only ~10° high in winter; stunning but weather-dependent.

Alice Springs, Melbourne and Brisbane are outside totality (computed).

🧭 Trip planner: Sydney total solar eclipse: July 22, 2028

🧳 Plan your trip

🏨 Places to stay near Sydney

Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission from bookings made through this map, at no extra cost to you.

🎟️ Tours & experiences

Tours & experiences in Sydney

Find tours on GetYourGuide ↗

Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission from tickets and tours booked through these GetYourGuide links, at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Is Sydney in the path of totality in 2028?

Yes. Our calculation gives about 3m 50s of totality around 2pm local time (AEST).

Where in Australia has the best weather for the 2028 eclipse?

The Kimberley and northern/inland sites, which are in the dry season in July.

Can I see the 2028 eclipse in New Zealand?

Yes, totality crosses the South Island including Queenstown and Dunedin, with the Sun low in the sky.

Sources: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. "Computed" values were calculated with Astronomy Engine and may differ by a few seconds from official predictions. Always confirm before you travel.