Upcoming eclipses
The next lunar eclipse is a penumbral eclipse on Saturday, February 20, 2027, and it can be seen from Toronto. The next solar eclipse is an annular eclipse on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Lunar eclipses to 2036
A lunar eclipse can be seen from wherever the Moon is up at the time. Seen from Toronto means the Moon is above the horizon there during the eclipse.
| Date | Type | Peak, Toronto time | Seen from Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2027 | Penumbral | 6:13 p.m. | Yes |
| July 18, 2027 | Penumbral | 12:03 p.m. | No |
| August 17, 2027 | Penumbral | 3:14 a.m. | Yes |
| January 11, 2028 | Partial | 11:13 p.m. | Yes |
| July 6, 2028 | Partial | 2:20 p.m. | No |
| December 31, 2028 | Total | 11:52 a.m. | No |
| June 25, 2029 | Total | 11:22 p.m. | Yes |
| December 20, 2029 | Total | 5:42 p.m. | Yes |
| June 15, 2030 | Partial | 2:33 p.m. | No |
| December 9, 2030 | Penumbral | 5:28 p.m. | Yes |
| May 6, 2031 | Penumbral | 11:51 p.m. | Yes |
| June 5, 2031 | Penumbral | 7:44 a.m. | No |
| October 30, 2031 | Penumbral | 3:45 a.m. | Yes |
| April 25, 2032 | Total | 11:13 a.m. | No |
| October 18, 2032 | Total | 3:02 p.m. | No |
| April 14, 2033 | Total | 3:13 p.m. | No |
| October 8, 2033 | Total | 6:55 a.m. | Yes |
| April 3, 2034 | Penumbral | 3:06 p.m. | No |
| September 27, 2034 | Partial | 10:46 p.m. | Yes |
| February 22, 2035 | Penumbral | 4:05 a.m. | Yes |
| August 18, 2035 | Partial | 9:11 p.m. | Yes |
| February 11, 2036 | Total | 5:12 p.m. | Yes |
| August 6, 2036 | Total | 10:51 p.m. | Yes |
Solar eclipses to 2036
A total or annular solar eclipse is seen only along a narrow path, and a partial eclipse over a wide area around it. The type is the eclipse where it is greatest on Earth.
| Date | Type | Greatest eclipse, Toronto time |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2027 | Annular | 11:00 a.m. |
| August 2, 2027 | Total | 6:07 a.m. |
| January 26, 2028 | Annular | 10:08 a.m. |
| July 21, 2028 | Total | 10:55 p.m. |
| January 14, 2029 | Partial | 12:12 p.m. |
| June 12, 2029 | Partial | 12:05 a.m. |
| July 11, 2029 | Partial | 11:36 a.m. |
| December 5, 2029 | Partial | 10:03 a.m. |
| June 1, 2030 | Annular | 2:28 a.m. |
| November 25, 2030 | Total | 1:50 a.m. |
| May 21, 2031 | Annular | 3:15 a.m. |
| November 14, 2031 | Total | 4:06 p.m. |
| May 9, 2032 | Annular | 9:25 a.m. |
| November 3, 2032 | Partial | 1:33 a.m. |
| March 30, 2033 | Total | 2:01 p.m. |
| September 23, 2033 | Partial | 9:53 a.m. |
| March 20, 2034 | Total | 6:17 a.m. |
| September 12, 2034 | Annular | 12:18 p.m. |
| March 9, 2035 | Annular | 6:05 p.m. |
| September 1, 2035 | Total | 9:55 p.m. |
| February 26, 2036 | Partial | 11:45 p.m. |
| July 23, 2036 | Partial | 6:31 a.m. |
| August 21, 2036 | Partial | 1:24 p.m. |
Keep the night of the eclipse
Put the sky above Toronto at 6:13 p.m. during the February 20, 2027 lunar eclipse on a star map, with the Moon shown. You can change the place, the date and the words in the editor.
Questions about eclipses
On Saturday, February 20, 2027. It is a penumbral lunar eclipse, at its peak at 6:13 p.m. Toronto time.
On Saturday, February 20, 2027, when a penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at 6:13 p.m..
On Saturday, February 6, 2027. It is an annular solar eclipse, greatest at 11:00 a.m. Toronto time.
The total phase of the December 31, 2028 eclipse lasts about 72 minutes, and the Moon is in Earth's dark shadow for about 209 minutes in all.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, even when the Moon covers most of it.
No, sunglasses don't protect your eyes from the Sun, so use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector.
Only with a certified solar filter over the front, because they focus sunlight and can hurt your eyes in an instant, even with eclipse glasses on.
Yes, a lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.
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