This is the third time in seven years that a total or annular eclipse crosses the United States mainland, following the total eclipse of August 2017 and the annular eclipse of October 2023. The narrow path of totality—where the Moon covers the Sun completely, causing a
total eclipse—runs through Mexico (from Sinaloa to Coahuila), the US (from Texas to Maine), and Canada (from Ontario to Newfoundland). A partial eclipse will be visible across nearly all of North America, and a sliver of western
Europe. Is this Total Solar Eclipse visible in Toronto? The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation. Live Eclipse Animation will start at: Live Eclipse Animation has ended. You are using an outdated browser, to view the animation please update or switch to a modern browser. Alternatively you can view the old animation
by clicking here. Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location. Path of the Eclipse ShadowRegions seeing, at least, a partial eclipse: West in Europe, North America, North in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic. Expand for some cities where at least part of the total eclipse is visible
Is this eclipse visible in Toronto? Eclipse Shadow PathPortion of Sun covered by the Moon (Eclipse obscuration) 0% >0% 40% 90% 100% The dark areas symbolize night and twilight. 3D Eclipse AnimationPortion of Sun covered by the Moon (Eclipse obscuration) 0% >0% 40% 90% 100% The dark areas symbolize night and twilight. Note: The animation follows the eclipse shadow from west to east, its point of view moving around the planet at a greater speed than Earth's rotation. If you don't take into account this rapid change of perspective, it may look like Earth is spinning in the wrong direction. Eclipse Start & End: Local TimeClick any location on our interactive map to see eclipse animations, local times, and average cloud cover. Also keep an eye on our broadcast schedule: we will show this eclipse LIVE! Warning: Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. The eclipse begins over the South Pacific Ocean at 15:42 UTC. Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico will be one of the first locations in continental North America to see totality. The Moon's penumbral shadow moves across the border into Texas and from Texas into Okhlahoma. It then quickly passes through Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, from where it once again crosses into Canada. Maximum Point: Best Location to View the EclipseMaximum eclipse takes place at 18:17 UTC around the city of Nazas, Durango in Mexico, where totality will last for 4 minutes and 29 seconds. Look for Baily's Beads & the diamond ring! When the Eclipse Happens Worldwide — TimelineThe eclipse starts at one location and ends at another. The times below are actual times (in UTC) when the eclipse occurs.
* These local times do not refer to a specific location but indicate the beginning, peak, and end of the eclipse on a global scale, each line referring to a different location. Please note that the local times for Toronto are meant as a guideline in case you want to view the eclipse via a live webcam. They do not mean that the eclipse is necessarily visible there. Eclipse calculations usually accurate to a few seconds. Eclipses visible in Toronto. Next Total Solar Eclipse will be on Aug 12, 2026.  An Eclipse Never Comes Alone!A solar eclipse always occurs about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse. Usually, there are two eclipses in a row, but other times, there are three during the same eclipse season. All eclipses 1900 — 2199 This is the second eclipse this season. First eclipse this season: March 25, 2024 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Need some help? What time is the 2024 solar eclipse in Maine?In Maine, the centerline of the solar eclipse will enter at 2:18 p.m. EDT, while the total solar eclipse will begin at 3:28 p.m. The eclipse centerline will exit Maine and cross the U.S.-Canada border at around 4:40 p.m., bringing an end to the totality in Maine at approximately 3:35 p.m.
Can the eclipse be seen in Maine?November 8, 2022 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Maine
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Maine. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
Where can I see the 2024 total solar eclipse?Where to See the 2024 Eclipse in North America. The total solar eclipse of 2024 will begin its journey from Mexico and end in Canada. If you live in the solar eclipse's path of totality it means that you'll be lucky enough to view the entire eclipse. The path of the eclipse will be in Sinaloa in Mexico.
When was the last total solar eclipse to pass over Maine?Maine experienced a partial solar eclipse in 2021. The 2024 event will be a complete eclipse lasting for a much longer duration. The last time a total solar eclipse occurred was in 2017.
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