Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far

Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. For the first time, the Quebec’s health surveillance directorate has set up a watch for eye injuries linked to a solar eclipse, according to Ministry of Health and Social … Read more

When is Canada’s next total solar eclipse? 2044 in B.C., Alberta

Thousands of people flocked to parts of Eastern Canada and the United States this week to catch a glimpse of Monday’s total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocked out the sun. For 11-year-old Julian Falkin, who traveled with his family from Vancouver to Cleveland, Ohio, to view the event, it was well worth the trip. … Read more

‘Oops I did it again’: Nasa’s ‘Moon’ blocks ‘Sun’ during total solar eclipse 2024

NEW DELHI: An unusual solar eclipse occurred on X Monday, thanks to Nasa‘s sun and moon social media accounts.Monday witnessed a rare and eagerly awaited solar eclipse that unfolded across North America. A total eclipse, where the moon completely obscured the sun, graced 15 states, while all continental states were treated to a partial eclipse.Nasa … Read more

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

MESQUITE: A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across the land. Dogs howled, … Read more

Why this solar eclipse has meaning for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy

During next Monday’s solar eclipse, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy will celebrate the once in a lifetime event as the anniversary of its founding. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is composed of the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk and Tuscarora nations. A total solar eclipse played an important role in its history. On the … Read more

Complete Guide Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Start Time, Where To See It and How It Differs From 2017

The upcoming total solar eclipse will take place on Apr. 8, 2024 and is set to be witnessed by millions across North America. It will be the second eclipse that the people of the United States get to witness in less than a decade, as ‘The Great American Eclipse’ took place on August 21, 2017. … Read more

Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor, police and telecoms brace for eclipse day crowds as 1 million visitors expected

Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor Jim Diodati says that when he goes out on April 8 to watch the total solar eclipse, he’s packing everything he might need for the entire day. “My plan is I’m riding my bike down there with my backpack. And it’s going to be loaded with cereal bars and water bottles. … Read more

In Hamilton or Niagara on April 8? Here are some of the region’s best solar eclipse viewing parties

You may have heard the joke by now: “How do you organize a solar eclipse party? You planet.” But you could also let someone plan it for you. And throughout the Hamilton-Niagara region — home to some of the best areas in Canada to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 — there are plenty of options. That … Read more

Moon missions, meteors, a solar eclipse and more: Reasons to keep your eyes on the skies in 2024 

This year, outer space is going to be a busy place. We’ve got the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will orbit one of Jupiter’s enigmatic moons and investigate whether it could harbour conditions suitable for life; we could cheer on the first Canadian to orbit the moon; and we’re getting a total solar eclipse that … Read more