Penumbral Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:09 pm CHAST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 9:03 pm NZST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Aug 17, 2027 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – New Zealand
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each region.
Regions in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Region | Type | Start of Penumbral | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland |
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5:39 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Bay of Plenty |
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5:26 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Canterbury |
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5:36 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Chatham Islands |
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6:09 pm CHAST | 9:48 pm CHAST |
| Gisborne |
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5:24 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Hawke's Bay |
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5:25 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Manawatu-Whanganui |
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5:28 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Marlborough |
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5:36 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Nelson |
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5:40 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Northland |
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5:43 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Otago |
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5:43 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Southland |
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5:48 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Taranaki |
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5:36 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Tasman |
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5:40 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Tokelau |
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5:24 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Waikato |
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5:32 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| Wellington |
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5:29 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
| West Coast |
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5:42 pm NZST | 9:03 pm NZST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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| Chatham Islands |
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6:09 pm | 7:58 pm | 9:48 pm CHAST |
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| Christchurch |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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| Hamilton |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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| Invercargill |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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| Napier |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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| Wellington |
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5:24 pm | 7:13 pm | 9:03 pm NZST |
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All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility from New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |
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Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in New Zealand, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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