Eclipses › July 22, 2028
Total solar eclipse of July 22, 2028
A total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028. At the point of greatest eclipse, over the ocean, totality lasts 5 min 15 s.
What you'll see from your city
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Cities in the path of totality
Totality passes over major cities in Australia. Times are when totality begins, in UTC and your own time.
| City | Country | Duration | Begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Australia | 3 min 52 s | 03:59 UTC |
| Wollongong | Australia | 3 min 0 s | 03:59 UTC |
Where the partial eclipse is visible
Major cities that see the deepest partial eclipse, with the share of the Sun covered at maximum.
| City | Country | Sun covered | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | Australia | 99% | 04:02 UTC |
| Denpasar | Indonesia | 96% | 02:15 UTC |
| Canberra | Australia | 96% | 03:58 UTC |
| Malang | Indonesia | 95% | 02:08 UTC |
| Mataram | Indonesia | 95% | 02:18 UTC |
| Jember | Indonesia | 95% | 02:11 UTC |
| Banyuwangi | Indonesia | 95% | 02:13 UTC |
| Blitar | Indonesia | 95% | 02:08 UTC |
| Bali | Indonesia | 95% | 02:15 UTC |
| Cilacap | Indonesia | 94% | 02:00 UTC |
| Yogyakarta | Indonesia | 94% | 02:03 UTC |
| Surakarta | Indonesia | 94% | 02:04 UTC |
| Kediri | Indonesia | 94% | 02:07 UTC |
| Madiun | Indonesia | 94% | 02:06 UTC |
| Singaraja | Indonesia | 94% | 02:15 UTC |
| Probolinggo | Indonesia | 94% | 02:09 UTC |
| Pasuruan | Indonesia | 93% | 02:09 UTC |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | 93% | 04:19 UTC |
| Tasikmalaya | Indonesia | 93% | 01:58 UTC |
| Kupang | Indonesia | 93% | 02:39 UTC |
| Salatiga | Indonesia | 93% | 02:03 UTC |
| Mojokerto | Indonesia | 93% | 02:07 UTC |
| Magelang | Indonesia | 93% | 02:02 UTC |
| Raba | Indonesia | 93% | 02:24 UTC |
| Surabaya | Indonesia | 92% | 02:08 UTC |
| Semarang | Indonesia | 92% | 02:02 UTC |
| Bandung | Indonesia | 91% | 01:57 UTC |
| Sukabumi | Indonesia | 91% | 01:55 UTC |
| Pakalongan | Indonesia | 91% | 02:01 UTC |
| Cirebon | Indonesia | 91% | 01:58 UTC |
Watching safely
Use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a pinhole projector for every partial phase. Never look through binoculars, a camera or a telescope without a proper solar filter on the front. Only during totality, when the Sun is completely covered, is it safe to look with bare eyes.
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Questions people ask
When is the total solar eclipse?
On July 22, 2028. Greatest eclipse is at 02:55 UTC, over the ocean.
How long does totality last?
Up to 5 min 15 s at the point of greatest eclipse. The longest among major cities is Sydney, Australia, with 3 min 52 s.
Where can I see it?
Totality passes over major cities in Australia. A partial eclipse is visible from a much wider area, including Indonesia, New Zealand, East Timor, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam.
Is it safe to look at?
Only with certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a pinhole projector. During totality itself, and only then, it is safe to look with bare eyes.
Circumstances calculated with Astronomy Engine for 2880 major cities; durations are for the city center and can differ by tens of seconds across a city.