The sky will once again offer a spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts. Mark your calendars: August 12, 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout Quebec, allowing you to observe the Moon partially obscuring the Sun.
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Quebecers will have their eyes turned to the sky on August 12, 2026. While the solar eclipse will be total in Iceland and parts of Spain, it will be partial in Quebec, where it will still be possible to safely witness this astronomical phenomenon.
According to the Espace pour la vie website, the spectacle will be visible throughout the province, but its extent will vary depending on your location.
A more spectacular eclipse in northern Quebec
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring part or all of our star.
On August 12, the eclipse will be total in a narrow band crossing, among other places, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. In Quebec, only part of the solar disk will be obscured.
The degree of obscuration will depend on your location. The southernmost regions of the province will see less than a quarter of the Sun disappear:
Montreal: 18.3%
Quebec City: 24.0%
Sherbrooke: 20.4%
However, in northern Quebec, particularly in Kuujjuaq, more than 50% of the Sun’s surface will be hidden at the maximum of the eclipse.Pexels
What time can I observe the eclipse?
The eclipse will occur shortly after noon in Quebec.
In Montreal, it will begin at 12:50 p.m., reach its maximum at 1:45 p.m., and end at 2:39 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).
Times vary slightly depending on the city. Espace pour la vie (Space for Life) provides a chart for the public showing the precise times for several municipalities in Quebec and across Canada.
The best place to observe it
Unlike the total eclipse of 2024, it will not be necessary to travel to a specific region to enjoy the phenomenon.The best place will simply be an open area with a good view of the sky, such as a park, a field, or your own backyard, weather permitting.
In Montreal, the Planetarium will not be holding a large gathering like in 2024, due to the low percentage of obscuration. However, telescopes equipped with solar filters will be available for visitors who wish to observe the eclipse.
Never look at the Sun without protection.
Even if part of the Sun is hidden, it is dangerous to look directly at it without proper protection.
Experts remind us that certified eclipse glasses or a suitable solar filter must be used. Glasses kept from the 2024 eclipse can be reused if they are in good condition.
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