On April 8, 2024
if you live in eastern Canada, you’ll be able to
observe a spectacular astronomical phenomenon:
a total solar eclipse.
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.
This can lead to irreversible eye damage.
There are several ways to enjoy the
show to the fullest in complete safety.
Solar eclipses occur when the Moon
passes between Earth and the Sun.
Part of Earth then finds itself
in the Moon's shadow.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the
Moon completely covers the solar disk
for an observer in the eclipse path.
To protect your eyes, wear special
glasses with certified filters.
Your ordinary sunglasses
are very fashionable
but they won't protect
your eyes sufficiently.
If you are in the path of totality,
day will turn into night for a moment.
You'll have the chance to
see the Sun's famous corona
the outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
Only then can you remove your glasses,
and that's for one to three minutes
when the Sun is completely hidden.
But you'll have to put
your glasses back on before
the end of the totality.
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.
April 8, 2024, get ready!
Because in Canada,
the next total solar eclipse
won't be visible until 2044!