Total Eclipse Visible
Canada
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:03 am MST |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 9:16 am MST |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 10:27 am MST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 12:40 pm MST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – 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 | 7:03 am MST | 9:16 am MST | 10:15 am MST | 10:15 am MST | |
| British Columbia | 6:03 am PST | 8:16 am PST | 9:27 am PST | 9:33 am AKST | |
| Manitoba | 8:03 am CST | --- | --- | 10:02 am CST | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2:14 pm EST | --- | --- | 3:40 pm AST | |
| Northwest Territories | 7:03 am MST | 9:16 am MST | 10:27 am MST | 12:40 pm MST | |
| Nunavut | 8:03 am CST | 10:16 am CST | 11:27 am CST | 1:40 pm CST | |
| Ontario | 8:03 am CST | --- | --- | 9:40 am EST | |
| Quebec | 9:03 am EST | --- | --- | 2:40 pm EST | |
| Saskatchewan | 8:03 am CST | 10:16 am CST | 9:34 am MST | 9:34 am MST | |
| Yukon | 7:03 am MST | 9:16 am MST | 10:27 am MST | 12:40 pm MST |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aklavik, Northwest Territories | 7:03 am | 9:52 am | 12:40 pm MST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 63 % | |
| Dawson Creek, British Columbia | 7:03 am | 9:35 am | 12:40 pm MST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 75 % | |
| Prince George, British Columbia | 6:03 am | 8:33 am | 11:40 am PST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 81 % | |
| Whitehorse, Yukon | 7:03 am | 9:52 am | 12:40 pm MST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 63 % | |
| Yellowknife, Northwest Territories | 7:03 am | 9:52 am | 12:40 pm MST | 3h, 28m, 47s | 52 % |
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