| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 1:54 pm ADT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Nova Scotia |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Nova Scotia |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 4:04 pm ADT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Nova Scotia.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Nova Scotia
Totality
Not visible from Nova Scotia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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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 | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County | 1:56 pm | 2:57 pm | 3:55 pm ADT | 52 % | |
| Cape Breton Regional Municipality | 1:56 pm | 3:00 pm | 4:01 pm ADT | 59 % | |
| Cumberland County | 1:55 pm | 2:57 pm | 3:56 pm ADT | 54 % | |
| East Hants | 1:57 pm | 2:59 pm | 3:57 pm ADT | 59 % | |
| Halifax | 1:58 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:58 pm ADT | 56 % | |
| Kings County | 1:56 pm | 2:58 pm | 3:56 pm ADT | 55 % | |
| Truro | 1:56 pm | 2:58 pm | 3:57 pm ADT | 61 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Nova Scotia
| Eclipse Visibility from Nova Scotia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial 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 2, 2027 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