| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:05 pm AST |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 6:15 pm AST |
| End of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 7:08 pm AST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 9:41 pm AST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Nova Scotia
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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 | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 85 % | |
| Cape Breton Regional Municipality | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 85 % | |
| Cumberland County | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 79 % | |
| East Hants | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 82 % | |
| Halifax | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 80 % | |
| Kings County | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 82 % | |
| Truro | 3:42 pm | 6:42 pm | 9:41 pm AST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 85 % |
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