Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 22 July 2028 in Wellington
In Wellington the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 82% of the Sun at 4:22 PM. It starts at 3:15 PM and ends at 5:22 PM, local time (GMT+12).
Eclipse times in Wellington
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 82%
- Sun height
- 8°
- Direction of the Sun
- NW · 306°
- Partial eclipse begins 3:15 PM
- Maximum eclipse 4:22 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 5:22 PM
Local timeline · GMT+12 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Wellington, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 3:15 PM 0%
- 3:37 PM 21%
- 3:59 PM 56%
- 4:22 PM 83%
- 4:42 PM 58%
- 5:02 PM 23%
- 5:22 PM 0%
Where to look
At 4:22 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
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 Dunedin, 615 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
See it from Wellington
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Wellington, 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 Wellington?
It starts at 3:15 PM, peaks at 4:22 PM and ends at 5:22 PM, local time (GMT+12).
Will the eclipse be total in Wellington?
No. Wellington is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 82% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Dunedin, 615 km away, with about 2 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Wellington?
At maximum the Sun is 8° above the horizon, towards the northwest.
