Solar & Lunar Eclipses in Cairns, Australia (2026–2035)
Eclipse timings and visibility data for Cairns, Australia over the next decade (2026 – 2035).
Calculated Viewing Location: Cairns
Lat: -16.92 / Lon: 145.77Upcoming Eclipse Schedule for Cairns
Eclipses in Other Cities in Australia
Frequently Asked Questions about Eclipses in Cairns
When is the next solar eclipse visible from Cairns?
The next solar eclipse calculated for Cairns is on 22 Jul 2028 (Partial) — about 2 year(s) and 43 day(s) from today.
When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Cairns?
The next lunar eclipse for observers in Cairns is on 11 Feb 2028 (Penumbral) — about 1 year(s) and 245 day(s) from today.
What solar eclipses are coming up for Cairns?
Upcoming solar eclipses calculated for Cairns:
- 22 Jul 2028: Partial
- 10 Mar 2035: Partial
What lunar eclipses are coming up for Cairns?
Upcoming lunar eclipses for observers in Cairns:
- 11 Feb 2028: Penumbral
- 07 Jul 2028: Penumbral
- 01 Jan 2029: Penumbral
Understanding Solar & Lunar Eclipses
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and casts its shadow on part of the Earth. A lunar eclipse is the opposite: the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, so the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow. Solar eclipses are visible only from a narrow path on the daytime side of the planet, while a lunar eclipse can be seen by everyone on the night side of the Earth at the same time.
Eclipses come in several forms. A total eclipse completely covers the Sun or Moon; a partial eclipse hides only part of it; an annular solar eclipse leaves a bright "ring of fire" because the Moon is too far from Earth to block the Sun entirely; and a penumbral lunar eclipse is a faint shading that is easy to miss. The date of an eclipse is the same everywhere on Earth, but whether it appears total, partial, or not at all depends on where you are standing.
That is why the schedule above is calculated specifically for Cairns. It lists only the eclipses that are actually visible from your location, how much of the Sun or Moon will be covered, and the local time of each event. Most cities see a partial solar eclipse every few years, but a total solar eclipse over any single place is rare and can be centuries apart.
