Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse of August 23, 2044 (Montana, North Dakota, Western Canada)

Date2044-08-23
TypeSolar Eclipse
Visible fromPath of totality crosses eastern British Columbia, Alberta, southwestern Saskatchewan, northern Nunavut and the Northwest Territories in Canada, and northeastern Montana, western North Dakota and extreme northwest South Dakota in the US.

This is the first total solar eclipse to cross the contiguous US since 2024, with totality lasting up to about 2 minutes 4 seconds along a relatively narrow 453 km wide path.

Best viewing tip

Montana and North Dakota will be the easiest US access points; book lodging early since this path misses most major cities.

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