Solar Eclipse Visible Across Canada Wednesday; Partial View for Most
On August 12, Canada experienced a partial solar eclipse visible from coast to coast, the last chance to see such an event until 2028. Though totality missed the country, Atlantic Canada and the northeast saw the largest coverage.
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a solar eclipse moved across the Earth, with the Moon passing in front of the Sun. While the path of totality crossed northern Spain, Iceland, and the Arctic, Canada experienced a partial eclipse — the last one visible from the country until 2027, and the final total eclipse won't occur until August 22, 2044.
The timing varied by region, with the eclipse moving generally west to east. Edmonton saw maximum eclipse at 10:38 a.m., Winnipeg at 12:02 p.m., Montreal at 1:45 p.m., and Halifax at 3:00 p.m. local time. Atlantic Canada and northeastern regions experienced the deepest coverage, with the magnitude greatest in those provinces. Only southwestern British Columbia around Vancouver and southern Vancouver Island missed the event entirely.
Viewing Safety
- Canadians required eclipse glasses to view the event safely
- The Canadian Space Agency warned that looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause partial or complete loss of eyesight
- Even partial eclipses lasted more than an hour as the Moon's shadow crossed overhead
This astronomical event offered a rare moment for Canadians to observe a celestial alignment. If you're new to Canada and experienced your first eclipse here, you won't see another total one until 2044 — mark your calendar if you plan to stay!
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