Overview

• The partial solar eclipse is scheduled to start around 17:29 UTC, peak near 19:41 UTC, and end by approximately 21:53 UTC.
• Best visibility favors New Zealand, eastern Australia, the South Pacific, and parts of Antarctica during early morning hours.
• Coverage will be deep for a partial event, with reports of up to 85% of the Sun obscured in some locations and about 72% in Dunedin.
• India and much of the Northern Hemisphere will not see this eclipse, contrasting with the broad visibility of the recent lunar event.
• Experts urge use of certified eclipse glasses or solar filters for direct viewing and properly filtered optics for cameras and telescopes.