2028 Solar Eclipse - Melbourne

Partial Solar Eclipse

The partial eclipse begins at 12:32 pm, reaches a maximum coverage of about 84.4% (magnitude 0.844) at 1:53 pm, and ends at 3:07 pm local time, lasting for 2 hours and 35 minutes.

While cities like Sydney will see the full total solar eclipse, Melbourne sits outside the path of totality.

The sky will not turn completely dark, but a large portion of the Sun will still be blocked.

Key Timings

Key Eclipse Timings for Melbourne

Partial Eclipse Begins: 12:32 pm

Maximum Eclipse: 1:53 pm

Partial Eclipse Ends: 3:07 pm

Sun Altitude at Maximum: 28.6

Safe Viewing Tips

Do not look directly at the Sun without protection.

Use certified solar viewing glasses* at all times during an eclipse.

Solar Viewing Glasses

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* Regular sunglasses do not block enough light and can damage your eyes.