A Solar Eclipse is coming, and if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you could be in luck. Based on the position of the Sun and the Moon at this time, it will be those South of the equator that have the best chance of catching a glimpse.

Arriving around sunrise  – after the Moon turns new at 5:54am AEST on the morning of 22 September – this celestial event arrives right ahead of the September Equinox. Everything you need to know, including how to watch, is below.

When is Solar Eclipse? What time can you see it in your city?

The Moon will turn new at exactly 5:54am AEST on Monday – and the Solar Eclipse will begin at 3:29am AEST and end at 7:53am AEST. Maximum totality (when you see the Moon cover the Sun) will be based on which city you're in.

You'll have to be an early morning riser in order to catch a glimpse of this Solar Eclipse since the maximum visibility will come between 5am and 6am for those on AEST. Here's when you can see the September Solar Eclipse in cities in across Australia.

• Gold Coast: 0.22% visibility at 5:37am
• Hobart: 3.19% visibility at 6:03am
• Lord Howe Island: 27.78% visibility at 5:46am
• Newcastle: 1.35% visibility at 5:45am
• Sydney: 1.17% visibility at 5:47am
• Wollongong: 1.13% visibility at 5:48am

What is a Solar Eclipse? Is it the same as a New Moon?

A Solar Eclipse is a special kind of New Moon.

Solar Eclipses tend to start or reach totality around the time that the Moon fades from a waning crescent to a New Moon. This is because Solar Eclipses can only occur during New Moons.

When the Moon is new, it moves directly between the Earth and the Sun, preventing the Sun's light from illuminating the Moon surface from our perspective. This is what causes it to disappear from our view. In rare instances, the particular placement between the Earth and the Sun can obscure our visibility of the Sun – either partially or completely. This is what causes a Solar Eclipse.

The Northern Hemisphere will miss out – New Zealand and Australia will have the best view

If you'd hoped for a total eclipse of the Sun, you'll be disappointed this time. September's event will only be a partial Solar Eclipse; and just a handful of locations will have a view of the spectacle. The Pacific Islands and New Zealand have prime position. The East Coast of Australia will also catch glimpses too, with those on Lord Howe Island best placed.

Unfortunately, most other location on the globe won't get the chance to see this eclipse as it happens. But there are two coming in 2026, one in February and one in August that will offer a better view.

What do Solar Eclipses mean in astrologically?

Consider a Solar Eclipse a deeply impactful and intensely transformative New Moon.

If we consider that a New Moon brings a cosmic refresh, a chance to purge the energies and themes that do not serve you. It is a time to dive in a moment of slowness and emerge renewed.

New Moons are the energetic low point of the Moon Cycle and offer a reset. This is why New Moons are universally considered the perfect moment of the Moon Cycle to engage in manifestations and intention setting.

Now, a Solar Eclipse takes these themes and amplifies them. Dramatic change, new beginnings, unpredictable events and fate all come into play in the face of a Solar Eclipse. The Moon represents our inner worlds and emotional worlds, where as the Sun is all about ego, identity and vitality. Symbolically, our emotional self will "eclipse" our conscious self; a recipe for deep self-reflection that can trigger profound change to your pathway in life.

Consider this a point of inflection on the arch of your life. Perhaps this is a catalyst to start fresh or a chance to be honest with yourself and realign your path. Remember that anything that has been bubbling under the surface can be forced to emerge during a Solar Eclipse.

It's also been suggested that fated moments are draw closer. Serendipitous encounters, that opportunity you've always hoped for, the small or big events that can set you on your truth path can emerge during a Solar Eclipse. So you will need to pay particular attention to what the universe is trying to tell you at this time.

What to take away from this Solar Eclipse in Virgo

Falling in the sign of Virgo, think of this Solar Eclipse as foundational moment and a pathway to the future. Organised and diligent, Virgo imbues this Solar Eclipse in a way that will help us build the bridge between our current and future selves. Here, we can make a start on the fundamental infrastructure that will lead us to our next stage in life.

There will be a pull to try and calm any chaos in your life. Process, order and predictability will feel like a soothing balm to help you clear house and remove the things that are weighing you down; or holding you back. But you cannot allow this to make you critical to a point of fault. Feedback, particularly constructive feedback, is not always easy to receive. Go easy on the people around you and understand that sometimes it truly is the thought that counts.

You will need to know that despite your best efforts to plan and invite order, Solar Eclipes are a wild card. The change and transition they bring can be unpredictable. Allowing yourself to simply trust will be a challenge. Particularly for those with strong Earth placements in their natal charts. But sometimes relinquishing some of your tightly held control is essential in order for the current to carry you to your next stop. Keep your intentions clear, but perhaps the detailed level of specificity is best left to another time.

If you are not open and willing to accept the opportunities that come to, you will prematurely close the door on what could be. Let go, be kind and loosen your grip on the reins.