| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Start of Partial: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 15:23 ADT |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 16:39 ADT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 16:41 ADT |
| End of Partial: | Mon, 8 Apr 2024, 17:46 ADT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Nova Scotia.
8 Apr 2024 – Total Solar Eclipse – Nova Scotia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Nova Scotia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis County | 15:24 | 16:36 | 17:42 ADT | 62 % |  | |
| Cape Breton Regional Municipality | 15:31 | 16:40 | 17:45 ADT | 69 % |  | |
| Cumberland County | 15:26 | 16:37 | 17:43 ADT | 74 % | | |
| East Hants | 15:27 | 16:37 | 17:43 ADT | 72 % | | |
| Halifax | 15:27 | 16:38 | 17:44 ADT | 70 % | | |
| Kings County | 15:26 | 16:37 | 17:43 ADT | 70 % | | |
| Truro | 15:27 | 16:38 | 17:44 ADT | 74 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Nova Scotia
| Eclipse Visibility from Nova Scotia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 17–18 Sep 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 14 Mar 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 29 Mar 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 3 Mar 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Nova Scotia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Nova Scotia