Tyler Rotteau is a manager at a café in Centretown. He says he’ll be watching the eclipse stream online. “It’s exciting, even on Elgin (Street), everyone’s so excited,” said Rotteau.

How to protect your eyes There are a few different ways to safely observe a solar eclipse. The first is to watch it online. The Weather Network will have a live stream of the event on TV, our ...

Watching the solar eclipse on the University of Guelph campus on April 8, 2024. O'Meara hopes the solar eclipse will spark curiosity in those who watch this celestial wonder.

That afternoon, the eclipse is supposed to start around 1:58 p.m. and end around 4:28. Totality — when the moon fully blocks the sun — is expected between 3:12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

A rare total solar eclipse will be seen from parts of Canada on April 8, as shown in this photo illustration. Experts warn the public not to stare directly at the sun, even when it’s partially ...

During an eclipse, however, the brightness is so diminished that that natural instinct won’t kick in. Even with the sun 98 per cent obscured, as it will be in Ottawa, the damage can be irreversible.

This time around I will be trying to watch the eclipse in Canada. My default is to be in the Fort Erie area but I will be watching the weather forecast and may adjust to improve my chances of a ...

It was a safe and simple way to watch the total solar eclipse. Not so fast. “It should go without saying,” warned USA Today, “but don’t drive while wearing eclipse glasses.” ...

Looking at the eclipse without certified protective glasses can cause serious eye damage. Symptoms of solar retinopathy include blurry vision, dark spots, or a loss of central vision. If you are ...

To ensure that as many people as possible have a chance to see the April 8 total solar eclipse, The Weather Network is hosting a live stream of the event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT on Monday.