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Looking directly at the Sun, without appropriate protection, can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.
Artist’s rendition of a total solar eclipse. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)
On , a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators.
Animation partially showing the solar eclipse on , with the Moon hiding the Sun and casting its shadow on Earth. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency, WorldWide Telescope)
Quebec hasn’t witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years (), and it will be over 80 years before the next one (). However, partial solar eclipses, as well as total and partial lunar eclipses, take place regularly in Canada.
Eclipse path of totality
In Canada, the solar eclipse’s path of totality will pass through some cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, plunging them into darkness for a few minutes. People outside the path of totality will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse, during which the Sun is not hidden in totality.
The time and duration of the solar eclipse vary depending on where you are.
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