Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 in Darwin
In Darwin the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 88% of the Sun at 12:32 PM. It starts at 10:58 AM and ends at 2:03 PM, local time (GMT+9:30).
Eclipse times in Darwin
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 88%
- Sun height
- 57°
- Direction of the Sun
- N · 9°
- Partial eclipse begins 10:58 AM
- Maximum eclipse 12:32 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 2:03 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 Darwin, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 10:58 AM 0%
- 11:30 AM 23%
- 12:01 PM 59%
- 12:32 PM 88%
- 1:02 PM 60%
- 1:32 PM 23%
- 2:03 PM 0%
Where to look
At 12:32 PM the Sun is towards the north, 57° 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 Kununurra, 432 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
See it from Darwin
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Darwin, 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 Darwin?
It starts at 10:58 AM, peaks at 12:32 PM and ends at 2:03 PM, local time (GMT+9:30).
Will the eclipse be total in Darwin?
No. Darwin is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 88% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Kununurra, 432 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Darwin?
At maximum the Sun is 57° above the horizon, towards the north.
