2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Welcome to The Weather Network's hub for all information about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse plunged parts of North America into temporary daytime darkness on April 8, 2024, as the Moon passed in front of the Sun. This was a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event, as it will be decades before the next total solar eclipse can be viewed from this part of the world.
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ECLIPSE PATH
WHAT IS A SOLAR ECLIPSE?
A solar eclipse is an incredible celestial event characterized by the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, resulting in the partial or complete obstruction of the Sun. When the trio is perfectly aligned, the Moon's shadow casts cities into a temporary, but mesmerizing darkness. There are three types of solar eclipses: partial, annular, and total. These classifications delineate the extent to which the Moon obstructs the Sun during the eclipse.
ECLIPSE TIMETABLES
Below are important times and durations of the solar eclipse event.
ECLIPSE START & END TIMES
For those in path of totality. Non-totality path locations listed further down the page.
ECLIPSE DURATION
| Location | Length of Partial | Length of Totality |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls, ON | 2 h, 27 m, 8 s | 3 min, 31 s |
| Hamilton, ON | 2 h, 27 m, 18 s | 1 min, 50 s |
| Kingston, ON | 2 h, 24 m, 57 s | 3 min, 4 s |
| Montreal, QC | 2 h, 22 m, 25 s | 1 min, 27 s |
| Sherbrooke, QC | 2 h, 21 m, 31 s | 3 min, 26 s |
| Fredericton, NB | 2 h, 18 m, 14 s | 2 min, 17 s |
| Miramichi, NB | 2 h, 16 m, 48 s | 3 min, 8 s |
| Summerside, PE | 2 h, 16 m, 11 s | 1 min, 2 s |
| Gander, NL | 2 h, 9 m, 2 s | 2 min, 13 s |
ECLIPSE TIMES BY COUNTRY
| Country | Start | End | Totality Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 10:40am PDT | 6:18pm NDT | 34min, 4s |
| United States | 6:27am HST | 4:41pm EDT | 1 h, 7min, 58s |
| Mexico | 9:32am PDT | 2:56pm EST | 40min, 43s |
PARTIAL ECLIPSE
Many regions across Canada experienced a partial eclipse on April 8th as only certain places were in the path of totality. Below lists the start, maximum, and ends times of the partial eclipse for cities across Canada as well as the magnitude of the eclipse.
*All times in local time
| Location | Begins | Maximum | Ends | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's, NL | 4:09pm | 5:15pm | 6:17pm | 99.9% |
| Halifax, NS | 3:27pm | 4:38pm | 5:44pm | 95.0% |
| Charlottetown, PE | 3:28pm | 4:38pm | 5:43pm | 99.0% |
| Moncton, NB | 3:26pm | 4:36pm | 5:43pm | 99.8% |
| Quebec, QC | 2:18pm | 3:30pm | 4:38pm | 98.0% |
| Ottawa, ON | 2:11pm | 3:25pm | 4:35pm | 98.0% |
| Toronto, ON | 2:04pm | 3:19pm | 4:31pm | 99.9% |
| Windsor, ON | 1:58pm | 3:14pm | 4:27pm | 99.0% |
| Sudbury, ON | 2:05pm | 3:19pm | 4:29pm | 90.0% |
| Thunder Bay, ON | 1:59pm | 3:10pm | 4:19pm | 75.0% |
| Moosonee, ON | 2:11pm | 3:20pm | 4:27pm | 77.0% |
| Winnipeg, MB | 12:54pm | 2:01pm | 3:08pm | 62.0% |
| Thompson, MB | 1:04pm | 2:04pm | 3:04pm | 49.0% |
| Regina, SK | 11:51am | 12:53pm | 1:56pm | 51.0% |
| Calgary, AB | 11:48am | 12:43pm | 1:38pm | 37.0% |
| Edmonton, AB | 11:54am | 12:46pm | 1:39pm | 34.0% |
| Fort McMurray, AB | 12:01pm | 12:51pm | 1:42pm | 32.0% |
| Vancouver, BC | 10:43am | 11:30am | 12:20pm | 28.0% |
| Prince George, BC | 10:54am | 11:37am | 12:21pm | 23.0% |
| Whitehorse, YT | 11:17am | 11:35am | 11:54am | 4.0% |
| Yellowknife, NT | 12:13pm | 12:53pm | 1:34pm | 21.0% |
| Iqaluit, NU | 2:31pm | 3:27pm | 4:22pm | 52.0% |
| Arviat, NU | 1:15pm | 2:10pm | 3:04pm | 41.0% |
ECLIPSE FAQs
What does "path of totality" mean?
The path of totality indicates where observers will view the Moon completely cover the Sun.How big of a temperature drop will occur during the total eclipse?
Dependent on the local weather of your area (cloud cover and humidity), those in the path of totality could see a 5 degree Celsius drop in temperature.How can you safely view the solar eclipse?
Viewing a solar eclipse without the proper protection can be dangerous, potentially damaging your eyes permanently. Follow these recommendations to stay safe and protect your eyesight.When will the next total solar eclipse be visible from Canada?
A total solar eclipse won't be seen in Canada again until August 23, 2044.Will schools close for the total solar eclipse?
Anticipation for the phenomenon has prompted several school closures, especially among those located in the "path of totality" — where the sun will be entirely covered by the moon during the eclipse. For more details click here or check for updates with your local school board.
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