Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 in Christchurch
In Christchurch the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 93% of the Sun at 4:19 PM. It starts at 3:12 PM and ends at 5:21 PM, local time (GMT+12).
Eclipse times in Christchurch
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 93%
- Sun height
- 8°
- Direction of the Sun
- NW · 308°
- Partial eclipse begins 3:12 PM
- Maximum eclipse 4:19 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 5:21 PM
Local timeline · GMT+12 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Christchurch, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 3:12 PM 0%
- 3:34 PM 22%
- 3:57 PM 59%
- 4:19 PM 93%
- 4:40 PM 61%
- 5:01 PM 24%
- 5:21 PM 0%
Where to look
At 4:19 PM the Sun is towards the northwest, 8° above the horizon. That is low, so you need a flat, open view in that direction, such as a beach, a hilltop or the edge of town.
What you will notice
With more than 90% of the Sun covered, daylight turns dim and silvery and shadows look unusually sharp, but the sky does not go dark. Keep eclipse glasses on for the whole eclipse.
For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Dunedin, 310 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
See it from Christchurch
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Christchurch, 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 Christchurch?
It starts at 3:12 PM, peaks at 4:19 PM and ends at 5:21 PM, local time (GMT+12).
Will the eclipse be total in Christchurch?
No. Christchurch is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 93% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Dunedin, 310 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Christchurch?
At maximum the Sun is 8° above the horizon, towards the northwest.
