What Canada will see on 2 August 2027
The eclipse reaches Atlantic Canada around sunrise but is not visible across most of the country.
A completely open eastern horizon is essential in the locations that catch the event.
Selected local times
Times are local to each city and are rounded to the minute. Use the location search for calculations at your exact observing point.
| Location | Type | Begins | Maximum · totality | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | Partial | 05:29 | 06:09 | 29.1% |
| Halifax | Partial | 05:03 | 05:40 | 27.0% |
How to choose a viewing site
- Check the Sun's sunrise sightline from the exact location.
- Visit the site at the same time of day to identify buildings, trees and terrain.
- Keep a second location available in case cloud or access conditions change.
- Confirm public access and never stop on roads, private land or exposed terrain.
Solar viewing safety
The eclipse is partial throughout Canada. Certified solar viewers must remain on for the entire event; there is no safe naked-eye phase.
Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need a purpose-built solar filter mounted securely over the front aperture.
Sources and methodology
Dates, paths and safety guidance use the references below. Local timings are rounded calculations for the stated reference points; recalculate your exact observing location.
- NASA GSFC: Besselian elements for 2 August 2027 ↗Greatest-eclipse time, path geometry, magnitude and the astronomical elements used for local calculations.
- NASA GSFC: Solar eclipses 2021 to 2030 ↗Date, eclipse type, maximum duration and countries crossed by the central path.
- Timeanddate: 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse ↗Independent comparison for country visibility and representative city circumstances.
- NASA: Eclipse eye safety ↗Viewer standards, optical-instrument filters and the rules for total, annular and partial phases.