PartialNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada
St. John's Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026
From St. John's, Canada, the August 12, 2026 partial solar eclipse covers up to 53.1% of the Sun, peaking at 15:34 local time (UTC−2:30) with the Sun 45° above the south-west horizon.
Eclipse at a glance
TypePartial
Max obscuration53.1%
Magnitude0.617
Maximum (local)15:34 UTC−2:30
Maximum (UTC)18:04:57
Sun altitude45°
Sun directionsouth-west (236°)
What you’ll see in St. John's
You’ll see a partial eclipse — the Moon covers part of the Sun but never all of it, so the sky stays bright and day-like. At maximum, about 53.1% of the Sun is hidden. Certified solar eye protection (ISO 12312-2) is required for the entire eclipse.
Eclipse timeline for St. John's
| Event | Local (UTC−2:30) | UTC | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| First contact (C1) | 14:28 | 16:58:45 | Partial eclipse begins |
| Maximum | 15:34 | 18:04:57 | Greatest eclipse |
| Fourth contact (C4) | 16:36 | 19:06:58 | Partial eclipse ends |
Times computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements (Espenak) for 47.5615°, -52.7126°. Local times use the America/St_Johns time zone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is St. John's in the path of totality?
- No. St. John's sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with up to 53.1% of the Sun covered at maximum (15:34 UTC−2:30). The nearest totality is to the north.
- What time is the eclipse in St. John's?
- Greatest eclipse is at 15:34 local time (UTC−2:30). The partial phase runs from first contact until last contact, roughly an hour on either side of maximum.
- Do I need eye protection?
- Yes. Certified ISO 12312-2 solar viewers are required whenever any part of the Sun’s bright disc is visible. A partial eclipse is never safe to view without protection.