Total solar eclipse 22 July 2028

The path of totality crosses Sydney. It happens in the middle of the night Swedish time and is not visible from Sweden.

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Facts

Type: Total
Greatest eclipse: Saturday, 22 July 2028 at 04:56
Longest totality/ring: 5 min 10 s
Visible in: Australia and New Zealand
Sweden: Not visible
Magnitude (global max): 1.056
Saros series: 146

Where it is visible on Earth

Blue area = where the Sun is fully covered or becomes a ring. Red line = central line. Light yellow area = where it is seen partly (approximate). Path data: NASA/GSFC.

How it looks from Sweden

This eclipse is not visible anywhere in Sweden. Next one visible in Sweden: 2 August 2027 →

How to watch safely – 22 July 2028

Plan for winter sun in Australia
July is winter in the southern hemisphere, but the Sun is still strong. Pack certified glasses for the trip.
Glasses off only during totality
Over Sydney totality lasts a few minutes. Before and after, protection is needed even when only a thin crescent shows.
Buy from a reliable seller
Fake eclipse glasses often appear before big events. Look for the ISO 12312-2 marking and a known manufacturer.
Watch it from afar
The eclipse happens in the middle of the night Swedish time. A live stream is the safest way to see it from Sweden.

Safety advice based on NASA's eclipse safety guide and the American Astronomical Society.

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Sources: global data (time of greatest eclipse, Saros, magnitude) from NASA/GSFC, Fred Espenak. Local times for Swedish cities from timeanddate.com. All times are shown in Swedish time (CET/CEST). The global time is the moment the eclipse is greatest somewhere on Earth, not in your city.