Partial solar eclipse on 21 September 2025 in Christchurch

Partial solar eclipse — 21 September 2025 19:41 UTC
occurred on 21 September 2025
Summary
A partial eclipse of the Sun was visible from Christchurch. Maximum came at 19:07 UTC. At that moment 69%% of the Sun's disc was covered. The Sun sat low — 8.0° — so an open, clear horizon mattered. It was part of Saros series 154, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Clouds permitting, it was a memorable sight.
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Partial solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
21 September 2025 — 19:41 UTC
Saros series
154
Gamma
-1.06510
Magnitude
0.8550
Local circumstances
Local type
Partial
Obscuration
69%
Population
412,000
Maximum
21 September 2025 19:07 UTC