| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 8:55 pm CDT |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 9:12 pm MDT |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:13 pm MDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 1:01 am MDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Aug 27–28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Northwest Territories
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Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Northwest Territories Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aklavik | 7:23 pm | 10:48 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 67 % | |
| Fort Simpson | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 67 % | |
| Fort Smith | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 66 % | |
| Hay River | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 56 % | |
| Inuvik | 7:23 pm | 10:48 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 65 % | |
| Rae-Edzo | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 70 % | |
| Yellowknife | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 67 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Northwest Territories
| Eclipse Visibility from Northwest Territories | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Northwest Territories, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Northwest Territories