| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Canada |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:38 am MST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Canada |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Canada |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 4:38 pm NDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Canada.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Canada
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each province/territory.
Provinces and territories in Canada Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Province/territory | Type | Start of Partial | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Partial |
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| Alberta |
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8:47 am PDT | --- | --- | 11:37 am MDT |
| British Columbia |
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8:39 am MST | --- | --- | 10:25 am PDT |
| Manitoba |
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10:59 am CDT | --- | --- | 1:06 pm CDT |
| New Brunswick |
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12:46 pm EDT | --- | --- | 3:56 pm ADT |
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
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12:25 pm EDT | --- | --- | 4:38 pm NDT |
| Northwest Territories |
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8:41 am MST | --- | --- | 11:55 am MDT |
| Nova Scotia |
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1:54 pm ADT | --- | --- | 4:04 pm ADT |
| Nunavut |
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9:46 am MDT | --- | --- | 3:36 pm ADT |
| Ontario |
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11:12 am CDT | --- | --- | 2:37 pm EDT |
| Prince Edward Island |
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1:51 pm ADT | --- | --- | 3:58 pm ADT |
| Quebec |
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12:13 pm EDT | --- | --- | 3:57 pm ADT |
| Saskatchewan |
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9:53 am MDT | --- | --- | 12:48 pm CDT |
| Yukon |
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8:38 am MST | --- | --- | 10:31 am MST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Canada Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
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| Aklavik |
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9:42 am | 10:35 am | 11:31 am MDT |
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| Calgary |
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10:11 am | 10:36 am | 11:03 am MDT |
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| Edmonton |
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10:02 am | 10:38 am | 11:15 am MDT |
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| Montréal |
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12:50 pm | 1:45 pm | 2:38 pm EDT |
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| Ottawa |
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12:49 pm | 1:42 pm | 2:33 pm EDT |
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| Québec |
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12:47 pm | 1:46 pm | 2:42 pm EDT |
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| St. John's |
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2:28 pm | 3:34 pm | 4:37 pm NDT |
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All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in Canada
| Eclipse Visibility from Canada | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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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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Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Canada, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Canada