| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 4:44 am AST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:23 am AST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:00 am AST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:00 am AST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Nova Scotia
Live Eclipse Animation will start at:
Live Eclipse Animation has ended.
You are using an outdated browser, to view the animation please update or switch to a modern browser. Alternatively you can view the old animation by clicking here.
This animation shows the eclipse near Yarmouth County in Nova Scotia.
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Nova Scotia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County | 4:44 am | 6:54 am | 10:23 am AST | 78 % | |
| Cape Breton Regional Municipality | 4:44 am | 6:34 am | 10:23 am AST | 81 % | |
| Cumberland County | 4:44 am | 6:49 am | 10:23 am AST | 80 % | |
| East Hants | 4:44 am | 6:47 am | 10:23 am AST | 83 % | |
| Halifax | 4:44 am | 6:46 am | 10:23 am AST | 84 % | |
| Kings County | 4:44 am | 6:49 am | 10:23 am AST | 80 % | |
| Truro | 4:44 am | 6:46 am | 10:23 am AST | 81 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Nova Scotia
| Eclipse Visibility from Nova Scotia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Nova Scotia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Nova Scotia