Total Eclipse Visible
Australia
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 12:58 am ACST |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 3:00 am ACST |
| End of Totality: | Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:22 am ACST |
| End of Penumbral: | Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:55 am AWST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Sep 8, 2025 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Australia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each territory.
Territories in Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Territory | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory |
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1:28 am AEST | 3:30 am AEST | 4:52 am AEST | 6:22 am AEST |
| Heard and McDonald Islands |
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11:28 pm AWST | 1:30 am AWST | 2:52 am AWST | 4:55 am AWST |
| New South Wales |
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1:28 am AEST | 3:30 am AEST | 4:52 am AEST | 6:53 am AEST |
| Northern Territory |
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12:58 am ACST | 3:00 am ACST | 4:22 am ACST | 6:25 am ACST |
| Queensland |
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1:28 am AEST | 3:30 am AEST | 4:52 am AEST | 6:55 am AEST |
| South Australia |
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12:58 am ACST | 3:00 am ACST | 4:22 am ACST | 6:25 am ACST |
| Tasmania |
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1:28 am AEST | 3:30 am AEST | 4:52 am AEST | 6:44 am AEST |
| Victoria |
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1:28 am AEST | 3:30 am AEST | 4:52 am AEST | 6:55 am AEST |
| Western Australia |
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11:28 pm AWST | 1:30 am AWST | 2:52 am AWST | 4:55 am AWST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in Australia Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
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| Adelaide, South Australia |
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12:58 am | 3:41 am | 6:25 am ACST | 3h, 29m, 22s |
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| Brisbane, Queensland |
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1:28 am | 4:11 am | 6:55 am AEST | 3h, 29m, 22s |
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| Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
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1:28 am | 4:11 am | 6:55 am AEST | 3h, 29m, 22s |
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| Darwin, Northern Territory |
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12:58 am | 3:41 am | 6:25 am ACST | 3h, 29m, 22s |
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| Melbourne, Victoria |
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1:28 am | 4:11 am | 6:55 am AEST | 3h, 29m, 22s |
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Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from Australia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Australia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Australia