Has the eclipse of April 8, 2024 captured your interest? Do you aspire to experience such unique moments around the world? Over the next ten years, seven total solar eclipses are scheduled around the world. Although these events do not occur frequently in the same region, they are relatively common on Earth, occurring on average once every 18 months.
Upcoming eclipses will take place in Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Egypt, Australia, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, the British Indian Ocean Territory and New Zealand.
Spain will benefit from a rare opportunity, with two total solar eclipses in less than a year: one crossing the north of the country in 2026, and the other touching the extreme south of the Iberian peninsula in 2027.
Here’s a look at the major upcoming total solar eclipses around the world:
Total solar eclipse 2026
In August 2026, a total solar eclipse will take place, offering a remarkable opportunity for observation, particularly in Europe. The eclipse will be visible in Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Spain, with a maximum duration of totality of 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
If you’re packing your bags for Iceland, a trip to the geysers, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park is a must.
The show will start in Greenland and Iceland and culminate in Spain. In Quebec, however, viewing will be limited to a partial eclipse, forecast at around 19% solar coverage in the Montreal region.
Total solar eclipse 2027
The total solar eclipse of 2027 is scheduled for August 2 and will be visible in several countries, including Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. The maximum total duration will be 6 minutes and 23 seconds.
Total solar eclipse 2028
The total solar eclipse of 2028 will take place on July 22 and will be visible in Australia and New Zealand. With a maximum total duration of 5 minutes and 10 seconds, it promises a remarkable show.
The eclipse will be complete in Sydney and eastern Australia, as well as in southwestern New Zealand. However, in southern Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia, the Sun will be partially occulted by the Moon. This will be the last total solar eclipse of the decade.
Total solar eclipse 2030
The total solar eclipse of 2030, scheduled for November 25, promises a captivating spectacle in several regions, including Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho and Australia.
With a maximum duration of totality of 3 minutes and 44 seconds, imagine experiencing both the safari of your dreams and the spectacle of a total eclipse in the same trip!
Hybrid annular total solar eclipse of 2031
A hybrid annular total solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon where some viewers can observe a total solar eclipse while others see an annular eclipse, depending on their position relative to the transition zone.
This eclipse will be exclusively observable from a specially positioned cruise ship in the Pacific Ocean on November 14, 2031.
With a maximum duration of 1 minute and 8 seconds, the wait is palpable to discover which cruise line will offer this unique experience!
Total solar eclipse 2033
The total solar eclipse of 2033 is scheduled for March 30 and will be visible in Russia and the USA, with a path of totality crossing Alaska and the far east of Russia. The maximum duration of totality will be 2 minutes and 37 seconds, offering observers a precious window to enjoy this celestial spectacle.
Total solar eclipse 2034
The total solar eclipse of 2034, scheduled for March 20, will be visible in several Central African and South Asian countries, with a maximum duration of totality of 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
In Africa, it can be seen in Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Sudan and Egypt. In the Middle East, you’ll see it in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran, while in Asia it’ll be in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China.
Accommodation: saving with points
Marriott Bonvoy is Canada’s best-known hotel loyalty program. As a member, you earn points that can be exchanged for free nights.
What’s more, these cards offer a welcome bonus, a wide range of travel insurance benefits and an annual one-night-free certificate worth 35,000 points.
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$1,340Total$1,340Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card offers up to 200,000 BMO Rewards points, as part of an offer worth up to $2,700 in value.*
The welcome bonus is earned in three tiers:*
80,000 points when you spend a minimum of $10,000 in net purchases within the first 110 days of account opening
An additional 40,000 points when you spend a minimum of $20,000 in net purchases within the first 180 days of account opening
A further 80,000 points when you spend a minimum of $40,000 in net purchases within the first 12 months of account opening
It includes 10 complimentary airport lounge visits per year with Visa Airport Companion and a $200 annual Travel Credit. Enjoy no foreign transaction fees.*
Earn 5x the BMO Rewards points on groceries, dining, gas, travel and health, and wellness*
Earn 1 BMO Rewards point per dollar on all other purchases and 25% more points when you add an authorized user to your account.*
Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.*
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Annual fee
Primary card$599
Additional card$99
Annual income required
Individual$150,000
Household$200,000
Conversion fees
0%
Earning rate
5xHealth & wellness
5xRestaurants
5xTravel
5xGroceries
5xGas
1xAll spending
Value
1st Year Value$121
2nd Year Value$321
Card benefits
Airport lounge access$240
Travel creditsIncluded
Travel insurance
Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 22 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 22 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $5,000,000 / 3 days
Trip CancellationUp to $2,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $2,000
Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000
Lost BaggageUp to $2,500
Flight DelayUp to $1,000
Hotel BurglaryUp to $2,500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000
Purchase protection
Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days
Finally, if you’re more of an Airbnb person, you’ll need to fill up on travel points to save on your booking.
Among the best travel points programs in Canada, several stand out:
Our guide provides an overview of all the steps you need to take to set off with peace of mind and fine-tune your strategies.
As you know, good insurance is essential when traveling. The National Bank World Elite Mastercard® offers comprehensive insurance coverage for up to 60 days of travel.
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueAnnual fee rebated$150Total$150Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
With Milesopedia, take advantage of an exclusive offer: your first-year annual fees are refunded with the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. This offer is exclusively available on the Milesopedia network, from June 30 to November 4, 2026.
Refund of the first-year annual fee (a $150 value) for the primary cardholder. This fee is charged to your new card account, then refunded as a credit on your statement within five months of opening your account, provided it remains open and in good standing.
The National Bank World Elite Mastercard is the best Mastercard credit card offered by NBC.
With this card, you earn up to 5 points per dollar on your purchases:
5 points per dollar for groceries and restaurants
2 points per dollar on gas and electric recharge purchases
2 points per dollar on recurring bills
2 points per dollar on À la carte Travel
1 point per dollar for all other purchases
And since it’s a Mastercard, you can use it at Costco.
With this card, you have access to a $150 annual travel credit that you can use in any of these categories:
Airport parking
Baggage fees
Seat selection
Access to airport lounges
Airline ticket upgrades
What’s more, you can enjoy access to DragonPass airport lounges and unlimited access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau.
Finally, Milesopedia has named the National Bank World Elite Mastercard as the Best Travel Credit Card in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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The National Bank® World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was voted best Mastercard credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.
The National Bank® World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was voted best travel credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.
Every year, Milesopedia reviews credit card offers from major financial institutions and establishes its Ranking based on over 150 criteria such as fees, welcome offer, minimum income required, number of points per category, account credits, insurance, airport lounge access, etc.
Certain restrictions apply. For more information, see the Rewards Plan section or the Plan Rules applicable to point accumulation.
Grace period: No interest is charged on purchases made during the month if the cardholder pays the full balance of their account within twenty-one (21) days of the statement date. This grace period does not apply to cash advances and balance transfers. Minimum payment: if your account balance is less than $10, you must pay the balance in full. If you reside in the province of Quebec, your minimum payment is 5% of your account balance plus any overdue amount, or $10, whichever is greater. If you reside outside Quebec, your minimum payment is 2.5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue amount, or $10, whichever is greater. Account statement: an account statement is sent monthly.
Table of examples of credit fees calculated over a 30-day period
Annual interest rate
$500
$3,000
22.49%
$9.24
$55.45
20.99%
$8.63
$51.76
13.2%
$5.53
$33.16
9.2%
$3.78
$22.68
*Variable interest rate in effect as of September 1, 2021.
Balance transfers and cash advances are subject to National Bank credit approval. Each amount transferred cannot be less than $250.
Exclusive to World Elite Mastercard cardholders. Presentation of the physical credit card and boarding pass is required to access the lounge. The National Bank® Lounge is accessible to customers traveling on international flights only (excluding flights to Canada and the United States). You benefit from free and unlimited access with one guest and two children aged 12 and under. Until October 4, 2026 (date subject to change), customers can enter the National Bank Lounge three hours before their flight departure time. From October 5, 2026 (date subject to change), access will be authorized for a maximum duration of 2 hours (3 hours for customers who hold a Private Banking 1859® World Elite® Mastercard® credit card). National Bank customers who are not World Elite ® Mastercard ® cardholders can also access the current lounge based on current rates and benefit from a 25 % discount on these rates : 63,24 $ taxes included for adults (excluding discount) $40.24 taxes included for children aged 2 to 12 (excluding discount) free for children under 2 (excluding discount) The entry fee is subject to change without notice and is the responsibility of the lounge operator.
Subject to providing the required supporting documents in the manner and within the prescribed timeframe. Certain conditions may apply. Only the primary cardholder of a National Bank World Elite Mastercard (Cardholder) whose account is in good standing can request a « Travel Fee Reimbursement ». « Account in good standing » means an account linked to the credit card that does not violate the Credit Card Agreement in any way and on which no restrictions apply. For example, and without limitation, the associated annual fees must have been paid in full. The maximum reimbursement of $150 can be requested from January 1 to December 31 of each year. Eligible expenses are: airport parking baggage fees seat selection airport lounge access worldwide airline ticket upgrades A reimbursement request must be made within 60 days of the purchase date. Travel expenses must be charged to the National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card account. The maximum reimbursement of $150 is applicable per account. Please allow up to 7 business days for the reimbursement to be processed from the date your request is submitted. National Bank reserves the right to request additional supporting documents for validation purposes (e.g., invoices). You must keep all receipts and supporting documents for a period of 12 months from the date you made your reimbursement request. An unused reimbursement in one year cannot be carried over to the next year. You can make your request online at rewards.nbc.ca or by calling 1-800-341-8083 (toll-free) for an agent to assist you with your travel fee reimbursement request.
Point accumulation on grocery and restaurant spending depends on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, across all categories. Earn 5 points per dollar spent on eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. The 5 points per dollar accumulation is valid for the first $2,500 of gross monthly purchases charged to the account. Beyond this amount, eligible grocery and restaurant spending will earn 2 points per dollar. The calculation of the gross monthly purchase amount is based on monthly billing. A grocery purchase means a purchase made at a merchant whose primary business is selling food, such as a grocery store, delicatessen, supermarket, fruit store, or specialty food store. Meal kit subscriptions and meal delivery services are eligible. Therefore, this definition excludes, among others, retail stores and big-box stores whose primary business is selling non-food items. Some merchants may sell products or services identical or similar to those of eligible merchants, or are separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified by Mastercard in different categories. Purchases made from other merchants only earn base reward points. A restaurant purchase means a purchase made at a restaurant, including quick-service restaurants, bars, discotheques, nightclubs, and taverns. To view the full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the À la carte Rewards Plan® terms and conditions document.
These protections apply if the purchases or rental are paid for in part with the card before departure, except, if applicable, for out-of-province medical-hospital insurance for which it is not necessary to charge the purchase of an à la carte trip and for baggage delay protection where the full cost of transport must have been charged to the card. All these protections apply to the primary cardholder, their spouse and/or their dependent children when they (spouse and dependent children) travel with the cardholder. Extended warranties apply to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, provided the manufacturer’s warranty exists and is valid in Canada. Certain conditions, limitations and restrictions apply. For more information and details regarding your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate linked to your card.
Subject to credit approval by National Bank.
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To earn 2 points per dollar spent, you must pay for your gas or electric charging purchases at a gas station or certain big-box stores. Some merchants may sell products or services identical or similar to those of eligible merchants, or are separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified by Mastercard in different categories. Purchases made from other merchants only earn base reward points. To view the full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the À la carte Rewards Plan® terms and conditions document.
Recurring bill payments are defined as payments made monthly or regularly that are automatically charged by the merchant to your National Bank World Elite Mastercard. Not all merchants offer recurring payments, and not all recurring payments are considered recurring bill payments. Therefore, some payments may not qualify for accelerated reward points.
To earn 2 points per dollar spent, you must pay for your eligible purchases through the À la carte TravelTM agency section of our À la carte RewardsTM site.
For example, if you spend $400 monthly on groceries, $200 on gas, $100 on recurring bills and $150 on other purchases, the $850 spent will generate 2,750 points, broken down as follows: 2,000 points for grocery spending (since the total gross monthly amount is $850, which is less than $2,500), 400 points for gas spending, 200 points for recurring bills and 150 points for other purchases.
Insurance up to $1,000 in case of breakage, loss or theft of mobile devices for a maximum period of 2 years following the date of purchase. Subject to purchasing the device with the National Bank World Elite Mastercard or a phone service subscription paid by recurring payments from your National Bank Platinum Mastercard starting September 1, 2022. For all conditions, please consult the insurance certificate linked to your card.
Annual fee
Primary card$150
Additional card$50
Annual income required
Individual$80,000
Household$150,000
Conversion fees
2.5%
Earning rate
5xRestaurants
5xGroceries
2xGas
2xBills & recurring payments
1xAll spending
Value
1st Year Value$745
2nd Year Value$923
Card benefits
Airport lounge access$400
Travel creditsIncluded
Travel insurance
Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 60 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 31 days
Travel medical (65+)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days
Trip CancellationUp to $2,500
Trip InterruptionUp to $5,000
Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $1,000
Flight DelayUp to $500
Travel AccidentIncluded
Purchase protection
Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+2 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 2 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days
Bottom Line
From Europe to Asia, Africa and Oceania, these celestial phenomena will enhance a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Don’t forget to protect your eyes!
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$469Annual fee rebated$120Total$589Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card is one of the best Visa Infinite rewards credit cards in Canada. Its welcome offer lets you earn up to 70,000 BMO Rewards points, for a total value of up to $1,150*.
It also includes a monthly statement credit for streaming services, an annual $50 lifestyle credit, and no annual fee for the first year (a $120 value)*.
With the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card, you also get:
5x BMO Rewards points for every dollar spent on groceries, meal delivery or takeout, rideshare, public transit, and gas*
1 BMO Rewards point for every dollar spent on all other purchases*
10% more points when you add an authorized user to your account*
Mobile device insurance offering coverage up to $1,000*
The Pay with Points feature, which allows you to redeem your points on recent purchases starting at $1*
Six months of Instacart+ membership plus a monthly $10 Instacart credit with an eligible card*
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Annual fee
Primary card$120
Additional card$50
Annual income required
Individual$60,000
Household$100,000
Conversion fees
2.5%
Earning rate
5xTransit
5xGas
5xRestaurants
5xGroceries
1xAll spending
Value
1st Year Value$1,128
2nd Year Value$365
Travel insurance
Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days
Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 21 days
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000
Purchase protection
Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Mobile DeviceUp to $1,000 / 1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days
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