| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in North Dakota, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:27 am MDT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from North Dakota |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from North Dakota |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 12:36 pm CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in North Dakota.
Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse – North Dakota
Totality
Not visible from North Dakota
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
478Days 18Hrs 11Mins 12SecsNorth Dakota Eclipse Countdown
Solar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in North Dakota Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 11:47 am | 11:57 am | 12:07 pm CDT | 49 % | |
| Center | 11:44 am | 11:56 am | 12:09 pm CDT | 47 % | |
| Fargo | 11:41 am | 12:05 pm | 12:28 pm CDT | 56 % | |
| Grand Forks | 11:34 am | 12:03 pm | 12:33 pm CDT | 59 % | |
| Minot | 11:33 am | 11:56 am | 12:19 pm CDT | 58 % | |
| New Salem | 11:49 am | 11:56 am | 12:04 pm CDT | 50 % | |
| Williston | 11:34 am | 11:52 am | 12:10 pm CDT | 43 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in North Dakota
| Eclipse Visibility from North Dakota | 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 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in North Dakota, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in North Dakota