Total Eclipse Visible
Canada
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 2:44 am CST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:04 am CST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:02 am MST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:23 am MST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Mar 3, 2026 – 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 | 1:44 am MST | 4:04 am MST | 5:02 am MST | 7:23 am MST | |
| British Columbia | 12:44 am PST | 3:04 am PST | 4:02 am PST | 6:23 am PST | |
| Manitoba | 2:44 am CST | 5:04 am CST | 6:02 am CST | 7:42 am CST | |
| New Brunswick | 4:44 am AST | 7:04 am AST | 6:14 am EST | 6:14 am EST | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 4:44 am AST | 7:04 am AST | 6:17 am EST | 6:17 am EST | |
| Northwest Territories | 1:44 am MST | 4:04 am MST | 5:02 am MST | 7:23 am MST | |
| Nova Scotia | 4:44 am AST | --- | --- | 7:00 am AST | |
| Nunavut | 2:44 am CST | 5:04 am CST | 6:02 am CST | 7:23 am MST | |
| Ontario | 3:44 am EST | 6:04 am EST | 7:02 am EST | 7:05 am CST | |
| Prince Edward Island | 4:44 am AST | --- | --- | 6:55 am AST | |
| Quebec | 3:44 am EST | 6:04 am EST | 7:02 am EST | 7:11 am EST | |
| Saskatchewan | 2:44 am CST | 5:04 am CST | 6:02 am CST | 7:14 am MST | |
| Yukon | 1:44 am MST | 4:04 am MST | 5:02 am MST | 7:23 am 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 | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 72 % | |
| Calgary, Alberta | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 76 % | |
| Edmonton, Alberta | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Montréal, Quebec | 3:44 am | 6:27 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 77 % | |
| Ottawa, Ontario | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 70 % |
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