When Is the Great Australian Eclipse?
The Great Australian Eclipse is a total solar eclipse occurring on . This extraordinary astronomical event will plunge parts of Australia into totality — a brief, awe-inspiring darkness in the middle of the day as the Moon passes perfectly between the Earth and the Sun.
2028 Total Solar Eclipse Date
The total solar eclipse crosses Australia on . Use the live countdown above to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until the moment of first totality.
Path of Totality Across Australia
The 2028 eclipse path of totality sweeps across Australia from west to east, passing through Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales. Sydney is one of the major cities expected to be within the path of totality, making this one of the most significant solar eclipses to grace Australian soil in living memory.
How Long Will Totality Last?
Observers in the best locations along the path of totality can expect totality to last up to approximately 5 minutes — long enough to see the Sun's corona blazing against a darkened sky, stars appearing in the middle of the day, and the horizon glowing with the colours of a 360-degree sunset.
Why Is the 2028 Australian Eclipse Special?
Total solar eclipses that cross major populated cities are exceptionally rare. The July 22, 2028 eclipse is particularly remarkable because its path of totality passes directly over Sydney — a city of five million people, few of whom have ever experienced a total solar eclipse from their own doorstep. Start planning now: accommodation along the path of totality books out years in advance.