Partial solar eclipse thrills Montreal sky watchers
Posted August 11, 2026 10:00 am.
Last Updated August 12, 2026 4:08 pm.
Montrealers were among those in North America who could witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday.
While the solar eclipse didn’t bring the near-total darkness experienced in 2024, it remained a fascinating sight, with roughly 15 to 55 per cent of the sun covered depending on the region throughout Quebec
In Montreal, the solar eclipse began around 12:50 p.m. and reached its maximum at 1:45 p.m., with about 18 per cent of the sun covered at its peak.
The eclipse ended around 2:38 p.m.
As with a total eclipse, it is essential to protect your eyes using glasses designed for eclipse viewing.
The Montreal Planetarium did not organized a public gathering, as it did for the 2024 total eclipse. However, telescopes equipped with special filters were available to the public.
Montrealers are also set to experience a partial lunar eclipse later this month.
The eclipse will be visible on the night of Aug. 27-28, with about 93 per cent of the moon covered in shadow.
