PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSEAdelaide, AustraliaSaturday 22 July 2028 · times in UTC+9:30

02 · TIMING

When does it happen?

The whole eclipse runs 2h 41m. All times are local, in UTC+9:30.

03 · DIRECTION

Where do I look?

At maximum the Sun is only 34° above the horizon to the north, so you will want an open view in that direction.

The Sun's height and bearing at maximum, from Adelaide. The horizon is at 0°.

THE EXPERIENCE

What it will actually be like

A distinct bite is taken out of the Sun, reaching 76.2% at maximum. Daylight barely changes — the eye adapts far too well for that — so this is an eclipse you have to know about to notice. Use a filter; the remaining Sun is as dangerous as an uneclipsed one.

SAFETY

Looking at it without hurting yourself

A certified solar filter stays on for the whole eclipse. The Sun is never completely covered here, and what remains is as dangerous to look at as an uneclipsed Sun. Sunglasses are not a filter.

Sunglasses, smoked glass, exposed film and phone screens are not filters. If you can see anything else through it, it is not dark enough.

How to watch safely, in full

NEXT FROM ADELAIDE

What else is coming here?

The rest of what the sky over Adelaide has coming, soonest first.

• 25 November 2030 Monday evening · Partial 91.3%
• 10 March 2035 Saturday morning · Partial 65.5%
• 13 July 2037 Monday afternoon · Partial 77%
• 26 December 2038 Sunday morning · Partial 97.3%
• 11 May 2040 Friday afternoon · Partial 9.5%

Every eclipse visible from Adelaide