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.

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.” ...

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 ...

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.

First, on October 14, 2023, an annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will pass over the southwestern United States. It will only appear as a partial eclipse for anyone watching from Canada.

A man uses a welder’s mask to watch the solar eclipse at the Seacliff Beach in Leamington. (Dan Janisse/Windsor Star) People take in the solar eclipse at the Seacliff Beach in Leamington.

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.

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.

Anticipation is building for the final solar eclipse of 2025, scheduled for September 21st, visible from eastern Australia, ...

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 ...