Total Solar Eclipse · December 26T01:00:10Z, 2038

Total Solar Eclipse

On December 26, 2038, sweeps across NZ, Australia — offering up to 2m 18s of totality.

Total
Eclipse Type
100%
Max Obscuration
2m 18s
Max Duration
2
Totality Countries
Where to watch

Visibility Map

The path of totality crosses NZ, Australia. Over 12 countries see a partial eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

Path of Totality
Width~95 km
Max duration2m 18s
Speed~2,900 km/h
CountriesNZ · AU
Eclipse Details
Saros series142
Magnitude1.0268
Gamma-0.2881
Greatest pt.-40°N, 164°
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
During eclipse
Normal sky
What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk
Sky darkness
−4°C
Temp. drop
2,900 km/h
Moon speed
🌑 Simulated at totality peak
By location

Countries

Maximum obscuration by country. Select a supported country for city-level detail.

CountryTypeMax Obscuration
NZNZTOTAL
100.0%
AustraliaAUTOTAL
100.0%
IDIDPARTIAL
40.3%
New CaledoniaNCPARTIAL
33.4%
PFPFPARTIAL
29.4%
TOTOPARTIAL
29.1%
Timor-LesteTLPARTIAL
24.3%
VUVUPARTIAL
18.8%
FijiFJPARTIAL
18.2%
Papua New GuineaPGPARTIAL
8.2%
What's next

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