Solar eclipse 2028 to draw crowds to Australia's Central West

solar eclipse 2028 Bathurst astronomy tourism Central West NSW totality path

A total solar eclipse scheduled for July 22, 2028, is expected to draw massive crowds to Australia's Central West region. The eclipse path will travel from the Kimberley region in the northwest toward the southeast, passing near Dubbo, Orange, Mudgee, and Bathurst.

Local officials anticipate significant tourism impact, with Bathurst Regional Council's acting director for Cultural and Community Services, Dan Cove, stating it is "almost certain that Bathurst will be 100 per cent full" during the event. The eclipse is projected to occur around 2:00 PM on a Saturday, prompting discussions regarding weekend-long programming, including educational talks and themed activities.

This celestial event marks the first time this region has experienced a solar eclipse since 1857, and it will not occur again in this area until June 3, 2858.

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Australia · Bathurst · Bathurst Regional Council · Dan Cove · Ray Pickard

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[● 4 SOURCES] The solar eclipse is expected to take place around 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] The next solar eclipse in this region will not occur until June 3, 2858. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] Bathurst is expected to reach 100% accommodation capacity during the eclipse period. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] The path of totality will pass near Dubbo, Orange, Mudgee, and Bathurst. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] This is the first solar eclipse in this part of Australia since March 26, 1857. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] A solar eclipse is scheduled to occur on July 22, 2028. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
[● 4 SOURCES] The eclipse path will cross the Australian continent from the Kimberley region toward the south-east. www.wellingtontimes.com.au · www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au · www.mudgeeguardian.com.au

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.wellingtontimes.com.au]

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.blayneychronicle.com.au]

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.centralwesterndaily.com.au]

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.dailyliberal.com.au]

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.mudgeeguardian.com.au]

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Thousands already preparing to come to our region for a three-minute event in 2028 [www.westernadvocate.com.au]

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