On July 22, 2028, a total solar eclipse will trace a narrow path of totality across Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, the path of totality will cross over Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, the northeast corner of South Australia, and New South Wales. In New Zealand, the path of totality will cross over the country's South Island. The path will also cross over the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island. The maximum duration of totality for this eclipse will be 5 minutes and 10 seconds. Detailed maps of the path of totality in Australia and New Zealand can be found below. The yellow lines outline the limits of the path of totality in Australia and New Zealand. The green middle line represents the eclipse centerline, where totality lasts the longest. For Australia, the grey lines show the path of totality entering and exiting each state or territory. To experience the total phase of the eclipse in Australia and New Zealand, or "totality," you must be within the yellow lines. The closer you are to the green centerline, the longer totality will last. Areas outside the path of totality will get a partial solar eclipse only.
Remember that you must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers at all times during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse. The NationalEclipse.com Eclipse Store offers a wide variety of certified safe eclipse glasses and viewers.
