| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Alert, Nunavut |
| Begins: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:09 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 1:09 pm 0.940 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 2:08 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 59 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 12, 2026 — Total Solar Eclipse — Alert
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Alert. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Alert.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Alert, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (Aug 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 55% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Alert
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Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Dec 31, 2028 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Alert, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Alert
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