• Dunedin
• Christchurch
• Wellington
• Auckland
• The Chatham Islands

Partial Solar Eclipse of 23 July 2036

Global beginning: 09:34:09 UTC
Global maximum: 10:30:55 UTC
Global ending: 11:27:28 UTC
Maximum eclipse magnitude: Approximately 0.199

This is a small and extremely remote partial solar eclipse visible mainly from:

• Parts of Antarctica
• Remote regions of the South Atlantic
• Remote regions of the southern Indian Ocean
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
• Bouvet Island

There is no major permanently populated city from which this eclipse is prominently visible.

What Is the Difference Between a Total and Partial Solar Eclipse?

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon appears large enough to cover the Sun completely and the observer is standing inside the narrow path of the Moon’s central shadow. During totality, daylight rapidly fades, the temperature may drop, bright planets and stars can become visible, and the solar corona appears around the dark silhouette of the Moon.

A partial solar eclipse happens when the observer is inside the Moon’s broader outer shadow but outside the path of totality. Part of the Sun remains visible throughout the event, which means proper solar eye protection remains essential from beginning to end.

Solar eclipses always occur at a New Moon, although most New Moons do not produce an eclipse because the Moon’s orbit is tilted relative to Earth’s orbit around the Sun. If you want a clearer foundation, explore The Ultimate Guide to Moon Phases and Moon Signs and New Moon vs Full Moon: What Is the Real Difference in Astrology?.

How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely

Never look directly at the Sun during a partial solar eclipse or during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Ordinary sunglasses, dark glass, exposed photographic film, homemade filters and looking through a phone camera are not safe substitutes for certified eclipse viewers.

Use eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard, and inspect them for scratches, tears or damage before use. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes require secure solar filters fitted over the front of the optical equipment. Looking through magnifying optics while wearing eclipse glasses is not safe because the concentrated sunlight can damage the filter and the eye.

During a total solar eclipse, certified eye protection may be removed only after the Sun is completely covered and totality has unquestionably begun at the observer’s exact location. Eye protection must be replaced immediately when the first bright point of sunlight reappears.

If you are outside the path of totality, there is no safe naked-eye phase at any point during the eclipse.

What Do Solar Eclipses Mean in Astrology?

Astronomically, a solar eclipse is a precise alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Astrologically, it is a New Moon intensified by its proximity to the lunar nodes, which is why solar eclipses are traditionally associated with beginnings, redirection, accelerating developments, revelations and chapters that open before the full meaning of the change is obvious.

That does not mean every eclipse will produce a dramatic external event for every person. The personal impact depends on the zodiac sign and degree of the eclipse, the houses and planets it activates in the natal chart, and whether it forms close aspects to the Sun, Moon, Ascendant, Midheaven or other sensitive placements.

To understand where an eclipse may land in your own chart, begin with Understanding Your Birth Chart and then explore Zodiac Signs Explained for a deeper understanding of how each sign expresses its energy.

Eclipses also belong to wider cycles, which means their themes can unfold over weeks or months rather than arriving as one perfectly timed cinematic scene. The universe is often annoyingly uninterested in delivering closure at exactly 10:06:40 UTC. The Retrogrades and Current Cosmic Influences section can help you understand how eclipse developments interact with other transits, while Astrology and Inner Growth explores the emotional side of change without turning every difficult Tuesday into an apocalyptic prophecy.

For current interpretations and practical timing, follow the daily-cosmic-check-in/”>Daily Cosmic Check-In, Weekly Horoscope and Monthly Cosmic Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Upcoming Solar Eclipses

When is the next total solar eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse included in this tracker occurs on 2 August 2027. Totality crosses parts of southern Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Somalia and parts of the Indian Ocean.

Will the 2 August 2027 eclipse be total throughout Spain?

No. Totality is limited mainly to parts of Cádiz, Málaga, southern Granada, southern Almería, Ceuta and Melilla. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and most of central and northern Spain receive a partial eclipse.

Will the 22 July 2028 eclipse be total throughout Australia?

No. The path crosses specific portions of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. Sydney and Wollongong are inside the totality corridor, while Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra receive a partial eclipse.

Is the eclipse shown at the same local time throughout Australia?

No. The physical eclipse is one continuous event, but Australia uses several time zones, and daylight-saving rules differ between states. Local clock times must be calculated separately for each city.

Will Sydney experience a total solar eclipse?

Yes. Central Sydney is inside the path of totality on 22 July 2028. The exact duration varies across the metropolitan area because different suburbs sit at different distances from the central line.

Will the United States experience totality during this ten-year period?

Yes, but not in the contiguous United States. The total solar eclipse of 30 March 2033 crosses parts of western and northern Alaska, including Nome, Kotzebue, Wainwright and Utqiagvik. Anchorage receives only a partial eclipse.