Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 in Adelaide
In Adelaide the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 76% of the Sun at 1:11 PM. It starts at 11:47 AM and ends at 2:29 PM, local time (GMT+9:30).
Eclipse times in Adelaide
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 76%
- Sun height
- 34°
- Direction of the Sun
- NNW · 346°
- Partial eclipse begins 11:47 AM
- Maximum eclipse 1:11 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 2:29 PM
Local timeline · GMT+9:30 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Adelaide, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 11:47 AM 0%
- 12:15 PM 21%
- 12:43 PM 54%
- 1:11 PM 76%
- 1:37 PM 55%
- 2:03 PM 22%
- 2:29 PM 0%
Where to look
At 1:11 PM the Sun is towards the north-northwest, 34° above the horizon. That is high enough to clear most buildings, so an open street, a balcony or a terrace facing that way will do.
What you will notice
The light dims a little, though without eclipse glasses you might not notice. Through the glasses the Sun looks like a thick crescent at maximum.
For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Bourke, 873 km away, with about 4 min 10 sec.
See it from Adelaide
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Adelaide, with the Sun and Moon in their real places.
Viewing safely
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, never look directly at the Sun without suitable solar viewing protection. Eclipse glasses should comply with ISO 12312-2. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need purpose-made filters fitted over the front of the optics.
Read NASA’s eclipse safety guidance →Solar eclipse questions
What time is the eclipse in Adelaide?
It starts at 11:47 AM, peaks at 1:11 PM and ends at 2:29 PM, local time (GMT+9:30).
Will the eclipse be total in Adelaide?
No. Adelaide is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 76% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Bourke, 873 km away, with about 4 min 10 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Adelaide?
At maximum the Sun is 34° above the horizon, towards the north-northwest.
