Partial solar eclipse of May 11, 2040

Partial eclipse

Key facts

Date
May 11, 2040
Type
Partial eclipse
Maximum obscuration
41.9%
Global eclipse maximum
at 03:42 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
63.1° S – 174.4° E
Saros series Number of the Saros series to which the eclipse belongs: similar eclipses recur about every 18 years and 11 days, with a comparable type and path, though not over the same locations each time.
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Visibility map — Partial eclipse on May 11, 2040

Choose a location anywhere on Earth to see if the eclipse will be visible, check local times, and watch it unfold in an animation.

Explore the eclipse

This solar eclipse remains partial everywhere. It covers southeastern Australia, New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, and Antarctica. At maximum, the Moon covers about 42% of the Sun; places such as Hobart and Christchurch typically see roughly 24% to 31% obscured.

Discover where to watch the eclipse

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Southeastern Australia, New Zealand, Chatham Islands, Antarctica
Example destinations
AustraliaLord Howe IslandNew ZealandAntarctica
Example locations
HobartMelbourneSydneyCanberraLord Howe IslandChristchurchWellingtonAucklandWaitangi (Chatham)Dumont d’Urville StationCasey Station

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses for the whole eclipse.

HobartAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

MelbourneAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

SydneyAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

CanberraAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Lord Howe IslandLord Howe Island

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

ChristchurchNew Zealand

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Fri, May 11
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
Sun has set

WellingtonNew Zealand

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Fri, May 11
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
Sun has set

AucklandNew Zealand

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Fri, May 11
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
Sun has set

Waitangi (Chatham)New Zealand

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Fri, May 11
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
Sun has set

Dumont d’Urville StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Casey StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Sunrise
Fri, May 11
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — start
Fri, May 11
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Fri, May 11
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Fri, May 11
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Watch a solar eclipse safely

To look directly at the Sun, use eclipse glasses that conform to ISO 12312-2 and are in good condition. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection.

You may look at the Sun without glasses only during totality at your observing location, when its disc is completely covered by the Moon. Put them back on as soon as the Sun begins to reappear. During a partial or annular eclipse, eclipse glasses remain necessary for any direct viewing.

Do not use binoculars, a telescope, a camera, or any other optical instrument unless it is fitted with a suitable solar filter placed in front of the optics. Eclipse glasses are not sufficient in this case.

The information and times shown are provided for guidance only. Each observer must check local conditions and follow the applicable safety guidelines.

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