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Eclipses 2023

20 April

Type of Eclipse: Hybrid Solar Eclipse (NOT visible from South Africa)
Time (SAST): 3:34 a.m. - 8:59 a.m.
Visible from: Southeast Asia, East Indies, Australia, Philippines, New Zealand, Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea
For details see: HMNAO or Mr Eclipse

5 May

Type of Eclipse: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Time (SAST): 5:14 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.
Visible from: Africa, Asia, Australia
For details see: HMNAO or Mr Eclipse

14 October

Type of Eclipse: Annular Solar Eclipse (NOT visible from South Africa)
Time (SAST): 7:03 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
Visible from: North America, Central America, South America
For details see: HMNAO or Mr Eclipse

28 October

Type of Eclipse: Partial Lunar Eclipse
Time (SAST): 8:01 p.m. - 00:26 a.m.
Visible from: Eastern Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
For details see: HMNAO or Mr Eclipse