View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Niagara Falls, Canada.
In the spring of 2024, a solar eclipse is expected to travel across North America with prime viewing in several southern Ontario locations, notably Niagara Falls.
Plan ahead and book your overnight stay in Niagara Falls, Canada to witness this historic event.
On April 8, 2024 we will be witnessing the total solar eclipse, one of the most spectacular events in nature, in directly over one of natures wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
In this total solar eclipse event, the moon will completely cover the sun.
This celestial event will last almost four minutes. The solar eclipse is expected to start at 2:04 p.m. and last for about two and a half hours. The sun will be fully eclipsed at approximately 3:20 to 3:23 p.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).
Niagara Falls, Ontario will be the best location in Canada to view the event.
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Eclipse events and activities in Niagara Falls
Eclipse overnight stays and accommodation packages
If you're visiting Niagara Falls to experience the total solar eclipse, extend your stay and spend the night!
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth. The sun’s disk is partially or fully obscured from sight by the moon, rendering the day into momentary darkness.
Throughout history, belief systems have interpreted an eclipse in many ways. It’s been seen as an omen, a conflict between the sun and moon and a disruption of the natural order. It’s also been viewed as a courtship and companionship.
In more recent times, this rare cosmic event has become a moment of awe and wonder.
Eclipse History
Almost a century ago in 1925, Niagara Falls experienced a full solar eclipse and isn’t expected to witness it again until 2144.
The last total eclipse experienced in the province was February 26, 1979, in Northern Ontario.
The city is actively preparing for the event in terms of traffic and transportation, designated viewing sites and safety measures for visitors and residents.
When watching a partial or annular solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun.
According to NASA, the following materials should never be used to view a solar eclipse:
- sunglasses of any kind
- color film
- medical X-ray film
- smoked glass
- floppy disks
The Sun can burn the retinas in the eyes leading to permanent damage or even blindness. This can occur even if your eyes are exposed to direct sunlight for just a few seconds.
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