| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Toronto, Ontario |
| Begins: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 9:23 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 9:53 am 0.042 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Jan 26, 2028 at 10:23 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 26, 2028 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Toronto
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Toronto. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EST) for Toronto.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
09:23:58 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 135° | 14.4° | |
|
09:53:18 Wed, Jan 26 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 141° | 18.1° | |
|
10:23:42 Wed, Jan 26 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 148° | 21.2° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.9 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Toronto, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Jan 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 79% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
972days21hrs11mins27secs- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
Protect Your Eyes! Find out how to safely watch solar eclipses here
Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. You can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind… read more
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Toronto
| Eclipse Visibility From Toronto | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Toronto, or the path map image for global details. | |||
Next total solar eclipse visible in Toronto
Next annular eclipse visible in Toronto