As far as astrological events go a total solar eclipse is as rare as they come, which is likely why everyone seems to be talking about the upcoming planetary alignment expected on August 2nd.
Social media has been sent into a spiral over a possible solar eclipse occurring in August 2025, but like much of what you find on the internet, it needs some fact checking.Â
Upon a little digging it turns out, we have a few years to wait for the August 2 eclipse, so here’s what you need to know…
The August 2nd Eclipse In AustraliaÂ
We hate to break it to you, but there is no solar eclipse on August 2, 2025 in Australia or anywhere else around the world for that matter. NASA has confirmed the solar eclipse will happen in two years time on August 2nd, 2027.
The rare, once-in-a-century solar eclipse is expected to last 6 minutes and 40 seconds, plunging a portion of earth into darkness.
Unfortunately, Australians will miss out on the phenomenon, with the eclipse viewable only in parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East as shown in the map below.Â
Image: Date & Time
Solar Eclipses In 2025 Australia Time
It’s not all bad news for Australian astronomy buffs. NASA has also confirmed there will be a partial solar eclipse on September 21, 2025 that can be seen from a small part of the south eastern Australian coastline and all of New Zealand.
For those in Sydney, Time And Date confirms the best time to view the eclipse will be just after sunrise at 5.47am and will last for just three minutes.Â
Then, there’s the upcoming lunar eclipse. Falling on Sept 7th to 8th of 2025, the full lunar eclipse will be able to be viewed from Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. For those on the east coast of Australia the lunar eclipse will peak at 1:28 am.
Image: Date & Time
Next Total Solar Eclipse For Australia
Although it may feel like we’re massively missing out, Australians will have to wait just a little longer to witness a total solar eclipse, with the next one falling on July 22nd, 2028.
The good news is, all states and territories around the country will get to witness the planetary event. Those in New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia will see a total eclipse of the sun while Tasmania, Victoria and ACT will see partial coverage, according to Time And Date.
For those on the west coast of the country, the eclipse begins at 9.07am while the east coast starts with Victoria at 11.51 am with other states falling shortly after.
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