Total Solar Eclipse of July 22, 2028 — Interactive 3D Map
Totality Clock
01:32 UTC
July 22, 2028
Everything the map is showing you
Sydney gets totality
Few world cities ever land in the path of totality — Sydney does for about 3 minutes 48 seconds with the sun ~29° high. That alone makes July 2028 one of the most watched Australian eclipses of the century: a major capital, winter morning light, and a long enough totality to see chromosphere, corona, and the sudden cold.
Up to 5m 10s over the Kimberley
Greatest eclipse (02:55:27 UTC) falls over northern Western Australia near 15.6°S 126.7°E with about 5 minutes 9.7 seconds of totality and a path width of ~230 km — NASA magnitude 1.056. Kununurra sees about 2 minutes 57 seconds under a high sun; the shadow is still deepening as it races southeast.
A South Island finale
The umbra ends the day over southern New Zealand. Dunedin sits inside the path for about 2 minutes 51 seconds with the sun only ~8° up — a low, dramatic totality that demands a clear view to the northwest. Christchurch is just outside; Invercargill sees a deep partial.
Saros 146 — and a deep partial belt
This is member 28 of 76 in Saros 146. Even off the path the show is huge: Canberra reaches ~96% obscuration and Melbourne ~81%. For most of southeastern Australia it will feel like a dim midwinter morning — then, for those who travel a few hours into the path, the sky will fall into night.
More about this eclipse — timeline, safety & FAQ
On July 22, 2028, the Moon's umbral shadow sweeps from the Indian Ocean across northern Australia and finishes over New Zealand's South Island — Saros 146, eclipse magnitude 1.0560, with up to about 5 minutes 10 seconds of totality near greatest eclipse (02:55:27 UTC) over the Kimberley near 15.6°S 126.7°E, where the path is roughly 230 km wide. Sydney itself sits inside the path for about 3 minutes 48 seconds. Every line on this map is real NASA geometry, and every time it gives you is computed from NASA's published eclipse elements for your exact spot.
The global timeline
These are the worldwide milestones in UTC — each happens at a different place along the path. Search your own location above for your exact local times.
- 00:18 UTC First partial eclipse begins
- 01:32 UTC Totality first touches Earth
- 02:55 UTC Greatest eclipse
- 04:20 UTC Totality leaves Earth
- 05:34 UTC Last partial eclipse ends
Looking at it safely
ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses are required for every partial phase. Only during totality — and only if you are inside the path — can you briefly look with the naked eye. Sunglasses are never enough.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the July 22, 2028 total solar eclipse be visible?
The path of totality crosses northern Western Australia and the Northern Territory, continues through inland Queensland and New South Wales, and ends over New Zealand's South Island. A deep partial is visible across most of Australia and New Zealand.
How long does totality last in July 2028?
Up to about 5 minutes 10 seconds near greatest eclipse over the Kimberley. Sydney sees about 3m 48s, Kununurra about 2m 57s, and Dunedin about 2m 51s with a low sun. Duration shortens toward the Pacific end of the path.
What time does the eclipse happen where I live?
It depends on your location — this is a morning eclipse across Australia and New Zealand. Search your city or tap the map above for exact local start, maximum, and end times from NASA's eclipse elements.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes for every partial phase. Only during full totality inside the path can you briefly look without protection. Always have ISO 12312-2 certified glasses ready before and after the diamond rings.
How accurate are the times on this map?
Contact times are computed from NASA GSFC Besselian elements (Fred Espenak) and are typically accurate to within a few seconds. Local terrain is not modeled — critical for Dunedin's low sun.
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