Total Eclipse Visible
Canada
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 2:47 am CST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:11 am PDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:25 am PDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:47 am PDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Canada
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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 Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 2:47 am MDT | 5:11 am MDT | 5:25 am MDT | 4:53 am PDT | |
| British Columbia | 1:47 am PDT | 4:11 am PDT | 4:25 am PDT | 5:47 am PDT | |
| Manitoba | 3:47 am CDT | --- | --- | 5:57 am CDT | |
| New Brunswick | 5:47 am ADT | --- | --- | 4:52 am EDT | |
| Northwest Territories | 2:47 am MDT | 5:11 am MDT | 4:25 am MST | 4:32 am MST | |
| Nova Scotia | 5:47 am ADT | --- | --- | 5:51 am ADT | |
| Nunavut | 2:47 am MDT | --- | --- | 4:58 am CDT | |
| Ontario | 4:47 am EDT | --- | --- | 5:31 am CDT | |
| Quebec | 4:47 am EDT | --- | --- | 5:35 am EDT | |
| Saskatchewan | 2:47 am CST | 5:11 am CST | 5:25 am CST | 5:33 am MDT | |
| Yukon | 1:47 am MST | 4:11 am MST | 4:25 am MST | 4:33 am AKDT |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in Canada Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, Alberta | 2:47 am | 5:18 am | 7:49 am MDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 68 % |  | |
| Edmonton, Alberta | 2:47 am | 5:18 am | 7:49 am MDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 64 % | | |
| Surrey, British Columbia | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 76 % |  | |
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 76 % | | |
| Whitehorse, Yukon | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am MST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 60 % | |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Canada
| Eclipse Visibility from Canada | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | 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