03/20/2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. While this is a rare and exciting experience, it is important to take proper safety precautions.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
The Sun, Moon, and Earth are going to line up perfectly to produce a total solar eclipse. At that time, the shadow of the Moon will sweep across the face of the Earth, tracing a path from southwest to northeast across North America, this is called "path of totality”. Several cities and towns will go into complete darkness during the day for a few minutes.
Central path of totality is Ontario, Niagara Region/Fort Erie, Quebec, Montreal, Sherbrooke, and the Saint Lawrence Valley.
The path of the eclipse will start in Mexico, entering the United States starting in Texas and will enter Canada in Southern Ontario, and continue through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton. The eclipse will exit continental North America on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at 5:16 p.m. NDT.
Exact timing for your location is available here.
Given the excitement surrounding this, it is important to prioritize your safety and health.