The celestial events will include a total solar eclipse on 12 August and a deep partial lunar eclipse on 28 August. ADVERTISEMENTThe total solar eclipse on 12 AugustThe first event will be the more dramatic of the two – a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August. Unfortunately for South African skywatchers, the total solar eclipse will not be visible from South Africa. On Friday, 28 August, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, visible from South Africa. The partial eclipse begins at around 4:33 am local time in Durban, with maximum eclipse at 6:12 am, shortly before moonset.