Solar eclipse visible across Canada

A partial solar eclipse is visible across various regions of Canada, offering a significant celestial display for skywatchers. While Canada will not experience totality during this event—which is visible in parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and the Iberian Peninsula—residents will see the Moon cover portions of the Sun.

In western provinces such as British Columbia and Alberta, the eclipse is expected to begin in the late morning, peaking around midday. Moving eastward, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will see the event later, followed by Ontario and Quebec in the early afternoon. The Maritime provinces will experience a partial eclipse closer to mid-afternoon. In Thunder Bay, the eclipse is scheduled to start at 11:34 a.m., reach maximum coverage at 1:16 p.m., and conclude at 1:59 p.m.

Safety experts emphasize that observers must use certified eclipse glasses meeting the ISO 12312-2 standard to prevent permanent eye damage from ultraviolet and infrared light. Ordinary sunglasses and cloud cover do not provide adequate protection. For those without proper equipment, using a pinhole projector or watching a livestream is recommended.