Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 in Melbourne
In Melbourne the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 81% of the Sun at 1:52 PM. It starts at 12:32 PM and ends at 3:07 PM, local time (GMT+10).
Eclipse times in Melbourne
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 81%
- Sun height
- 29°
- Direction of the Sun
- NNW · 337°
- Partial eclipse begins 12:32 PM
- Maximum eclipse 1:52 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 3:07 PM
Local timeline · GMT+10 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Melbourne, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 12:32 PM 0%
- 12:59 PM 21%
- 1:26 PM 56%
- 1:52 PM 82%
- 2:17 PM 57%
- 2:42 PM 23%
- 3:07 PM 0%
Where to look
At 1:52 PM the Sun is towards the north-northwest, 29° 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 Dubbo, 701 km away, with about 3 min 50 sec.
See it from Melbourne
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Melbourne, 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 Melbourne?
It starts at 12:32 PM, peaks at 1:52 PM and ends at 3:07 PM, local time (GMT+10).
Will the eclipse be total in Melbourne?
No. Melbourne is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 81% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Dubbo, 701 km away, with about 3 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Melbourne?
At maximum the Sun is 29° above the horizon, towards the north-northwest.
