2028 Solar Eclipse - Melbourne

Partial Solar Eclipse

The partial eclipse begins at 12:32 pm, reaches a maximum coverage of about 84.4% (magnitude 0.844) at 1:53 pm, and ends at 3:07 pm local time, lasting for 2 hours and 35 minutes.

While cities like Sydney will see the full total solar eclipse, Melbourne sits outside the path of totality.

The sky will not turn completely dark, but a large portion of the Sun will still be blocked.

Key Timings

On Saturday, 22 July 2028, a major total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia from the Kimberley region in Western Australia, through the Northern Territory, South Australia, southwest Queensland and New South Wales before passing directly over Sydney.

The path of totality will cross some of Australia's most remote regions as well as towns and cities including Kununurra, Tennant Creek, Bourke, Dubbo and Sydney. Outside the path of totality, the rest of Australia will experience a partial solar eclipse.

Victoria

Victoria lies outside the path of totality but will experience a substantial partial solar eclipse.

Melbourne, Victoria

Partial eclipse begins: 12:32 pm AEST
Maximum eclipse: 1:53 pm AEST
Maximum coverage: 84%
Partial eclipse ends: 3:07 pm AEST

Safe Viewing Tips

Do not look directly at the Sun without protection.

Use certified solar viewing glasses during the partial phases of the eclipse.

Regular sunglasses do not block enough light and can damage your eyes.

Solar Viewing Glasses

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* Regular sunglasses do not block enough light and can damage your eyes.