| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in British Columbia, Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 12:44 am PST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:04 am PST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 4:02 am PST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:23 am PST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – British Columbia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in British Columbia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 82 % | |
| Burnaby | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 83 % | |
| Coquitlam | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 82 % | |
| Dawson Creek | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 72 % | |
| Richmond | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 80 % | |
| Surrey | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 81 % | |
| Vancouver | 12:44 am | 3:33 am | 6:23 am PST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 81 % |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in British Columbia
| Eclipse Visibility from British Columbia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in British Columbia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in British Columbia