2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will take place that can be viewed across the Niagara Region.

The total solar eclipse will be visible in North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The moon is expected to completely cover the sun in the direct path of totality, making this a rare opportunity to observe this phenomenon.

There hasn't been a total eclipse visible from major Canadian cities since the 1970s, and the next one of this magnitude will be in 2079.

During a total solar eclipse, the path of totality is a narrow corridor approximately 100 to 115 km wide where the sun appears to be completely covered by the moon for a short period of time (between 2 and 3 minutes). This is the most spectacular part of the eclipse, as those who are lucky enough to be in this corridor are able to see the sun's corona, the chromosphere, prominences and streamers.

The eclipse must be viewed through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer to avoid damaging your eyes.

For a listing of eclipse glasses suppliers, please visit: https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters


On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will take place that can be viewed across the Niagara Region.

The total solar eclipse will be visible in North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The moon is expected to completely cover the sun in the direct path of totality, making this a rare opportunity to observe this phenomenon.

There hasn't been a total eclipse visible from major Canadian cities since the 1970s, and the next one of this magnitude will be in 2079.

During a total solar eclipse, the path of totality is a narrow corridor approximately 100 to 115 km wide where the sun appears to be completely covered by the moon for a short period of time (between 2 and 3 minutes). This is the most spectacular part of the eclipse, as those who are lucky enough to be in this corridor are able to see the sun's corona, the chromosphere, prominences and streamers.

The eclipse must be viewed through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer to avoid damaging your eyes.

For a listing of eclipse glasses suppliers, please visit: https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters


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  • Post Eclipse Tip!

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    Post Eclipse Tip | The Meridian Community Centre and the Library Branches in Pelham are collecting used glasses from the eclipse to send along to the Astronomers Without Borders. Drop off your used glasses before May 1, 2024.

  • Tips for the Solar Eclipse

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  • Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Tips

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    Provided from the Region of Niagara - See the full article here.


    How to tell if your solar eclipse glasses are safe

    You should not be able to see anything through a safe solar filter except the Sun itself.

    If you're not sure if the product came from a reputable vendor, don't use it.

    Safe solar filters produce a view of the Sun that is comfortably bright like the full Moon. If you glance at the Sun through your solar filter and find it uncomfortably bright, out of focus or surrounded by a bright haze, do not use it.

    What to avoid

    • Ordinary sunglasses or multiple pairs of sunglasses
    • Neutral density or polarizing filters, such as those made for camera lenses
    • Smoked glass
    • Photographic or X-ray film (unexposed, exposed or developed)
    • Eclipse glasses with a binocular or telescope
    • Potato-chip bags, DVDs, and any other do-it-yourself filters

  • Path of Totality

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    Map of the path of totality for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, in Canada. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)

  • Eclipse PD Day Camp at the Meridian Community Centre

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    The PD Day Camp occurring on Monday, April 8, 2024, will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Meridian Community Centre and includes activities such as games, crafts, gym time and more!

    Camp Rate | $65 per child, includes Pizza for lunch
    *Extended care is not available for PD Day Camps

    Click here to register!

  • October 18, 2023 - Council Meeting

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    Solar Eclipse 2024

    On Monday, April 8, 2024, select portions of North America, including the Niagara Region, will experience a total eclipse.

    Pelham will experience the total eclipse between 3:18 p.m. – 3:22 p.m.

    The Town of Pelham recently conducted its annual emergency preparedness exercise jointly with Niagara Region, which simulated eclipse-associated events.

    Council received report #2023-0215 and directed staff to make appropriate emergency preparations for the town and to proceed with providing a day camp at the Meridian Community Centre.

    https://events.pelham.ca/Meetings/Detail/2023-10-18-0900-Town-of-Pelham-Regular-Council-MeetingOct182023