Project Australia - Total Solar Eclipse - July 2028
The total solar eclipse of 22nd July 2028 starts in the Indian Ocean, with the Cocos Islands being the first land in line for the eclipse with a mid-morning eclipse and a duration of around three and a half minutes. The shadow then moves over Christmas Island giving an eclipse of almost four minutes for this remote outpost.
The track reaches the rugged north coast of Australia just before midday with the longest duration point about 160km inland from the coast.
The climate of the north coast region and sparsely populated 'red centre' of Australia offers very good prospects for a clear sky, although facilities and transportation in the area are extremely limited and expensive.
There is little doubt that the city of Sydney will attract the largest number of travellers seeking to combine the chance of seeing a long total solar eclipse with a luxury level of accommodation.
The outdoors lifestyle of Australia lends itself well to relaxing in the park whilst a total solar eclipse occurs directly over the city.
The Astro Trails exclusive Sydney observation site will be on the lawns of Fleet Steps, which form part of Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens. The site looks directly across to the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House and you will see the eclipsed Sun above Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Opera House in the foreground (see composite image by Nicholas Eggleston).
