Overview
- Skywatchers in New Zealand, eastern Australia, the South Pacific and parts of Antarctica will see the event, while India, the UAE and most of the Northern Hemisphere will not.
- According to published timings, the partial phase begins about 17:29 UTC, reaches maximum around 19:41 UTC and ends near 21:53 UTC.
- EarthSky reports the Moon will cover up to about 85% of the Sun overall, with local views such as Dunedin, New Zealand seeing roughly 72% at sunrise.
- Observers are urged to use certified eclipse glasses or solar filters and to avoid direct, unfiltered viewing through eyes, cameras or telescopes.
- In India the eclipse coincides with Pitru Paksha, but with no local visibility, Sutak restrictions are not in effect.