As the Earth dances through its cosmic routine, a celestial spectacle is poised to captivate the skies on April 8, 2024. This eagerly anticipated event heralds the grandeur of a total solar eclipse, a celestial ballet where the Moon gracefully obscures the radiant face of the Sun, casting a spellbinding shadow on the Earth below. Enthusiasts and astronomers alike are eagerly marking their calendars for this breathtaking phenomenon, as it promises a moment of awe and wonder that transcends geographical boundaries.
For those fortunate enough to be in the path of totality, stretching from Mexico to the eastern regions of Canada, the 2024 solar eclipse will be an experience beyond compare. As the Moon meticulously aligns itself between the Earth and the Sun, a surreal twilight will envelop the landscape. Day will momentarily turn to night, and the Sun’s corona, a shimmering halo of light, will burst forth in a cosmic spectacle that leaves observers spellbound. Skygazers will witness the dance of shadows and light, an exquisite display of nature’s impeccable precision and beauty. Excitement resonates among astronomers and eclipse chasers who eagerly await this rare opportunity to witness the cosmic symphony unfold before their eyes.
This celestial event serves as a reminder of the grandeur and mystery of our universe, inviting everyone to pause, look up, and marvel at the wonders beyond our everyday lives. The 2024 solar eclipse promises to be an indelible experience, uniting individuals in a shared moment of celestial fascination and sparking a newfound appreciation for the cosmic marvels that grace our skies.
Where to view
Tips to view
- Order your eye protection gear now!
- Select your destination (If possible, scout it out before the day of the Eclipse)
- Travel with friends (to minimize having to find parking for multiple cars)
- Arrive early
- Bring eye protection gear, a chair, warm clothes etc.
NEVER LOOK AT THE PARTIAL PHASES OF THE ECLIPSE WITHOUT CERTIFIED EYE PROTECTION!
Eclipse fact sheet
Apps
Links
- What is a solar eclipse?
- Eclipse countdown and umbra explanation
- https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse_cities/total/on
- https://eclipse2024.org/glasses_order.html
- https://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/solar-1.jpg
- https://secure.rasc.ca/store/product/solar-eclipse-glasses-pack-of-10
- https://secure.rasc.ca/store
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RASC resources https://www.rasc.ca/
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Elgin County eclipse page http://www.elgincounty.ca/
2024-total-solar-eclipse/ -
RASC Kitchener Centre https://www.kw.rasc.ca/
eclipse2024 -
RASC Hamilton Centre https://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/
programs/2024-hamilton-solar- eclipse/ - RASC Victoria Centre https://victoria.rasc.
ca/total-solar-eclipse-2024/ - RASC Kingston Centre https://kingston.rasc.
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Eclipse2024.org https://eclipse2024.org/
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The American Astronomical Society Eclipse Page https://eclipse.aas.org/
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Queen’s University 2024 Total Solar Eclipse https://www.queensu.ca/
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Discover the Universe Eclipse 2024 https://www.
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Éclipse Québec https://www.eclipsequebec.ca/
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Eclipse Guide for Libraries and Communities https://eclipse.aas.org/sites/
eclipse.aas.org/files/SEAL- Booklet-for-Libraries.pdf -
History: the 1925 total solar eclipse https://peter.jedicke.ca/
1925Eclipse.htm - Build a sun funnel for group viewing https://aas.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/Build_a_Sun_Funnel_v3.4.pdf
- Mabel Loomis Todd’s Poetic 19th-Century Guide to Totality
- A once in a lifetime celestial event
- Cronyn Observatory (with countdown clock) https://cronyn.uwo.ca/
eclipse2024/ - Canadian Space Agency http://www.asc-csa.gc.
ca/eng/astronomy/eclipses/ total-solar-eclipse.asp - Homemade eclipse telescope project with lens from cheap eyeglasses http://www.
astronomy.com/observing/ eclipse-viewing-made-simple/ - Baseball event in Buffalo https://www.milb.com/
buffalo/events/eclipse - RCIScience http://www.rciscience.ca/blog/2024/solar-eclipse-guide
- Port Colborne http://www.portcolborne.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/2024-solar-eclipse.aspx
- Plattsburgh NY http://www.discoverplattsburgh.com/event/2024-solar-eclipse
- Ontario Science Centre http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/what-s-on/solar-eclipse-science
- Sky & Telescope magazine https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/what-to-look-for-when-total-solar-eclipse/
- Space Place Canada http://www.spaceplacecanada.ca/eclipse-glasses/
- Brock U https://brocku.ca/mathematics-science/fms-solar-eclipse-event/
- Niagara Parks http://www.niagaraparks.com/events/event/2024-solar-eclipse
- Alan Dyer https://amazingsky.net/2024/02/21/tutorials-and-tips-for-the-solar-eclipse/
- Interactive map online http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/xSE_GoogleMap3.php?Ecl=+20240408
- Ancient history https://promenade.imcce.fr/en/pages4/468.html
- Introduction to eclipse from The Ohio State University http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/pogge.1/Ast161/Au06/Unit2/eclipses.html
Videos
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National Geographic intro video https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cxrLRbkOwKs -
Eclipse track flyover https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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NASA eclipse track map https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=fmtGqOxxmEU -
Dan Falk’s intro video https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=r_AT01RUzr4 - Paul Gray’s talk, part of Halifax Centre meeting 2024-02-03 https://youtu.be/
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Mayor of Niagara Falls anticipates eclipse www.cbc.ca/player/play/1.
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Peter Jedicke’s interview on CBC Radio London www.cbc.ca/player/play/
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Pinhole projection www.youtube.com/
watch?v=NiT_KHRlSHQ