People across Ontario will be flocking to viewing points province-wide to witness the solar eclipse this afternoon; here’s where you can watch it in Toronto.
The solar eclipse will begin today at 2:05 p.m. and will reach total coverage at about 3:20 p.m. If you’re looking for a spot to admire the once in a lifetime event there are plenty of places to catch a glimpse, each offering unique educational opportunities.
Sorauren Park Solar Eclipse Party
Head over to Sorauren Park between 2 and 4 p.m. for solar mocktails, cookies, educational displays and kids activities. Don’t forget your solar eclipse glasses for optimal viewing.
High Park Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Take a trip to High Park’s Grenadier Cafe to watch the solar eclipse and grab a complimentary scoop of ice cream in celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at The Distillery District
The Distillery District is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party at the Après Ski Lounge from 1-5 p.m.
Get cozy by the fire at Trinity Square, enjoy a delicious bite, and watch the spectacular celestial event unfold.
Downsview Airport community gathering
This family friendly event on Native land promises unparalleled views of the eclipse, with academic speakers educating on the historical significance of solar eclipses for Indigenous populations, cultural music performances and a visit from Olivia Chow!
No reservations are required to attend.
Etienne Brûlé Park
RCIScience and EcoSpark are hosting a viewing party at Etienne Brulé Park.The event will explore how the eclipse impacts local wildlife through the NASA Citizen Science Soundscapes project.
Join the waitlist here.
How will local wildlife react to the solar eclipse on April 8? 🌞🌕 We’ll be collecting data about just that with @EcoSpark_Env for @DoNASAScience via @EclipseSoundUDL as we watch the solar eclipse from Old Mill Dam! 😎
— Royal Canadian Institute for Science (@RCIScience) March 27, 2024
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Toronto Zoo
The Zoo will be handing out solar eclipse glasses, while stocks last, to its guests. It has also created a documentation event where visitors can help the Toronto Zoo welfare wildlife team observe animal behaviour in the days before, during and after the eclipse.
On April 8th, parts of Ontario will experience a total solar eclipse – the first one since 1979 & the last one expected until 2099! 🌔
— The Toronto Zoo (@TheTorontoZoo) April 4, 2024
The @OntScienceCtr joined us to help our community learn more about eclipses and Solar Eclipse glasses 🌔👓
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Nasa says people must watch a solar eclipse directly through safe solar viewing glasses or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times.
Eclipse glasses are not the same as sunglasses. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun, Nasa says.
Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and should comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, it concluded.
