Partial EclipseAugust 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse โ Canada Viewing Guide
Atlantic Canada sees a deep partial eclipse near sunset; the further east, the more coverage.
Atlantic Canada is the best-placed part of North America for the 2026 eclipse. Newfoundland and Labrador see the deepest partial phase โ up to about 55% coverage โ with the Sun sitting low in the northwest as the Moon takes its bite.
Local time
Late-afternoon into sunset (NDT UTCโ02:30 in Newfoundland; ADT UTCโ03:00 in Nova Scotia).
Max obscuration
55% of the Sun covered
UTC peak
22:00 UTC
Where to watch in Canada
Cities, towns, and viewing spots ordered from best to broadest coverage. Times shown reflect the maximum eclipse for that location.
St. John's, NL
~55% partial at sunset โ deepest in North America
Gander, NL
~50% partial
Goose Bay, NL
~60% partial โ near the Arctic edge of the path
Halifax, NS
~32% partial at sunset
Charlottetown, PE
~35% partial
Fredericton, NB
~28% partial
Quebec City, QC
~22% partial
Montreal, QC
~18% partial
Iqaluit, NU
~65% partial โ highest coverage in Canada
Viewing tips for Canada
- โNewfoundland's east-coast cliffs give the best low-horizon views of the partial phase.
- โCloud climatology on Canada's Atlantic coast in August is variable โ mobility helps.
- โUse certified solar filters at all times; sunset partials are still not safe to look at unfiltered.
Other countries on August 12, 2026
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