Where to see the next solar eclipse in Australia – and how long you’ll have to wait

Millions of people in North America witnessed the incredible spectacle of a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, but excited Australians will have to wait another four years.

Australians across the country will be able to see a total solar eclipse – the rare phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking it and casting a shadow on the Earth – known as ‘the path of totality’. ‘.

The next one takes place on July 22, 2028 and lasts about five minutes as it sweeps across the country.

It has the longest path in totality, crossing the Kimberley in Western Australia, through the Northern Territory, south-west Queensland and over Sydney on the east coast.

And avid stargazers are already getting excited.

A map showing the predicted path of the next solar eclipse is circulating on social media, and excited Australians are planning to take time off work for the celestial event.

“Hey Siri, set a reminder for July 22, 2028,” someone responded in a Reddit thread.

“For those who can’t afford Sydney, consider going to Wyndham or Halls Creek,” wrote another.

“Maybe you could take a week off work and drive west past Charleville…I think it would be great to be in the middle of nowhere for that,” a third person agreed.

Australia will experience four total solar eclipses between 2024 and 2038.

On November 25, 2030, it will be visible in South Australia, northwestern NSW and southern Queensland.

Then, on July 13, 2037, people in Southern WA, Southern NT, Western Qld, Brisbane and the Gold Coast will be able to witness the solar eclipse.

And on December 26, 2038, it will be visible in Central WA, SA, and along the NSW and Victorian borders.

More than 30 million Americans were out to catch a glimpse as eclipse mania swept through the US.

The next total solar eclipse will occur on July 22, 2028 and will last about five minutes

Meanwhile, others watched NASA’s livestream.

On Monday, April 8, dazzling Americans as much of the country were plunged into darkness as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun.

People from far and wide gathered to watch the solar eclipse.

“It’s a cool feeling to see the lights go out so quickly,” one person said.

“We all stood in disbelief at this amazing moment in nature,” another wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“The most stunning natural phenomenon on Earth, a total solar eclipse, passed over North America,” a third person agreed.