Total Eclipse Visible
Canada
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 12:42 pm MST |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:15 pm CST |
| End of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:08 pm CST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 7:41 pm CST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Dec 20, 2029 – 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 | 3:06 pm MST | 3:15 pm MST | 4:08 pm MST | 6:41 pm MST | |
| British Columbia | 3:48 pm MST | 3:48 pm MST | 4:08 pm MST | 5:41 pm PST | |
| Manitoba | 3:03 pm CST | 4:15 pm CST | 5:08 pm CST | 7:41 pm CST | |
| New Brunswick | 4:17 pm AST | 6:15 pm AST | 7:08 pm AST | 9:41 pm AST | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 3:42 pm AST | 6:15 pm AST | 7:08 pm AST | 9:41 pm AST | |
| Northwest Territories | 12:42 pm MST | 3:15 pm MST | 4:08 pm MST | 6:41 pm MST | |
| Nova Scotia | 4:05 pm AST | 6:15 pm AST | 7:08 pm AST | 9:41 pm AST | |
| Nunavut | 1:42 pm CST | 4:15 pm CST | 5:08 pm CST | 7:41 pm CST | |
| Ontario | 3:52 pm EST | 5:15 pm EST | 6:08 pm EST | 8:41 pm EST | |
| Prince Edward Island | 4:14 pm AST | 6:15 pm AST | 7:08 pm AST | 9:41 pm AST | |
| Quebec | 2:42 pm EST | 5:15 pm EST | 6:08 pm EST | 8:41 pm EST | |
| Saskatchewan | 3:33 pm CST | 4:15 pm CST | 5:08 pm CST | 7:41 pm CST | |
| Yukon | 12:42 pm MST | 3:15 pm MST | 4:08 pm MST | 6:41 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 | 12:42 pm | 3:42 pm | 6:41 pm MST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 62 % | |
| Montréal, Quebec | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 82 % | |
| Ottawa, Ontario | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 80 % | |
| Québec, Quebec | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 87 % | |
| St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 4:12 pm | 7:12 pm | 10:11 pm NST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 92 % |
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