Solar eclipses visible from Australia are relatively common. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partially obscuring Earth's view of the Sun. The shadows of solar eclipses often cross the Australian continent due to its large area of over 7.6 million square kilometers. However a view of totality from the continent is rare, with totality occurring over the Australian continent only five times during the 20th century, although it will occur more frequently, eleven times, during the 21st century.
Table of previous and next eclipses visible from all states and the Northern Territory; dates sourced from Time and Date AS.
Total solar eclipses visible on the Australian continent, 1799âÂÂ2095.
Annular solar eclipses visible on the Australian continent, 1800âÂÂ2100.
Solar eclipses visible partially on the Australian continent, 1800âÂÂ2100.
Total and annual eclipses visible in each capital city, 1800âÂÂ2100.