2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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.
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Tips for the Solar Eclipse
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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)
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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
Animation of the Solar Eclipse
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This animation partially shows the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with the Moon hiding the Sun and casting its shadow on Earth. Animation created with WorldWide Telescope. (Credits: Canadian Space Agency, WorldWide Telescope)