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How to safely watch a solar eclipse<\/strong><\/p>\n
2024-02-21 – Learn about safe practices for observing a solar eclipse. To prevent serious eye damage, always avoid direct eye contact with the Sun, especially during a solar eclipse. Use special glasses with eclipse filters, as regular sunglasses won’t offer sufficient protection. Prioritize your eye health while enjoying the beautiful spectacle of a solar eclipse. (Credits:<\/span> Canadian Space Agency, NASA)<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n On April 8, 2024, if you live in eastern Canada, you’ll be able to observe a spectacular astronomical phenomenon: \u00a0a total solar eclipse.<\/p>\n Eclipse or not, you shouldn’t look at the Sun directly with the naked eye, or with a camera or telescope without a solar filter.<\/p>\n This can lead to irreversible eye damage.<\/p>\n There are several ways to enjoy the show to the fullest in complete safety.<\/p>\n Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. Part of Earth then finds itself in the Moon’s shadow.<\/p>\n A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the solar disk for an observer in the eclipse path.<\/p>\n To protect your eyes, wear special glasses with certified filters.<\/p>\n Your ordinary sunglasses are very fashionable, but they won’t protect your eyes sufficiently.<\/p>\n If you are in the path of totality, day will turn into night for a moment.<\/p>\n You’ll have the chance to see the Sun’s famous corona, the outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere.<\/p>\n Only then can you remove your glasses. And that’s for one to three minutes, when the Sun is completely hidden.<\/p>\n But you’ll have to put your glasses back on before the end of the totality.<\/p>\n If you are outside the path of totality, the Sun will be only partially hidden. You’ll need to wear your glasses at all times.<\/p>\n April 8, 2024, get ready! Because in Canada, the next total solar eclipse won’t be visible until 2044!<\/p>\n
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