Total Eclipse Visible
New Zealand
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 3:03 am NZDT |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 5:16 am NZDT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 6:27 am NZDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 at 6:27 am NZDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
Jan 1, 2029 – Total 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 | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:12 am NZDT | 6:12 am NZDT |
| Bay of Plenty |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:02 am NZDT | 6:02 am NZDT |
| Canterbury |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:06 am NZDT | 6:06 am NZDT |
| Chatham Islands |
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3:48 am CHADT | --- | --- | 5:55 am CHADT |
| Gisborne |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 5:53 am NZDT | 5:53 am NZDT |
| Hawke's Bay |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 5:56 am NZDT | 5:56 am NZDT |
| Manawatu-Whanganui |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:02 am NZDT | 6:02 am NZDT |
| Marlborough |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:00 am NZDT | 6:00 am NZDT |
| Nelson |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:01 am NZDT | 6:01 am NZDT |
| Northland |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:24 am NZDT | 6:24 am NZDT |
| Otago |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:10 am NZDT | 6:10 am NZDT |
| Southland |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:12 am NZDT | 6:12 am NZDT |
| Taranaki |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:05 am NZDT | 6:05 am NZDT |
| Tasman |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:07 am NZDT | 6:07 am NZDT |
| Tokelau |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:19 am NZDT | 6:19 am NZDT |
| Waikato |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:08 am NZDT | 6:08 am NZDT |
| Wellington |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 5:55 am NZDT | 5:55 am NZDT |
| West Coast |
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3:03 am NZDT | 5:16 am NZDT | 6:11 am NZDT | 6:11 am NZDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in New Zealand Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland, Auckland |
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3:03 am | 5:52 am | 8:40 am NZDT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Hamilton, Waikato |
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3:03 am | 5:52 am | 8:40 am NZDT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Invercargill, Southland |
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3:03 am | 5:52 am | 8:40 am NZDT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Napier, Hawke's Bay |
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3:03 am | 5:47 am | 8:40 am NZDT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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| Wellington, Wellington |
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3:03 am | 5:51 am | 8:40 am NZDT | 3h, 28m, 47s |
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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 New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility from New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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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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Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total 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. |
Next total solar eclipse in New Zealand