Millions of Canadians in the eastern part of the country are preparing to witness a total solar eclipse, a once-in-a-lifetime event that will take place on Monday. Communities in the path of totality are expected to see a large influx of eclipse watchers, but for those who are unable to travel to these areas, there are other ways to experience the event. Globalnews.ca will be live streaming the total solar eclipse as it moves across North America, starting at 1 p.m. eastern on Monday. The live coverage will include footage from NASA in cities along the eclipse’s path, such as Dallas, Cleveland, and Mazatlán. Once the eclipse reaches Niagara Falls, Global News will provide on-location coverage, as the town is expecting around a million visitors for the event.
Niagara Falls is one of the cities included in the path of totality, which also covers parts of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as regions in the U.S. and Mexico. Cities and towns outside the path of totality will experience a partial solar eclipse, with varying start and end times depending on location. In Canada, the total solar eclipse is set to start at 3:12 p.m. ET and end at 4:16 p.m. ET, with a partial eclipse visible between 1:40 p.m. ET and 5:18 p.m. ET. For those who are unable to watch the eclipse in person, the Exploratorium in San Francisco will be running a live sonification on their website, which conveys information about the amount of light coming from the sun in a musical composition created in real time using data from the eclipse.
In addition to the Exploratorium’s sonification, the LightSound Project will be hosting a livestream of the total solar eclipse from 2 to 4 p.m. eastern. Started in 2017, this project was created by a team of U.S. astronomers and academics to allow the blind and low vision community to experience a solar eclipse through sound. Through the use of devices that convert data into sound, visually impaired individuals can appreciate the phenomenon of a solar eclipse in a unique way. The team behind the LightSound Project has been working to distribute over 750 devices at no cost to groups hosting eclipse events this year to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the eclipse.
With the total solar eclipse set to sweep across North America on Monday, many Canadians are preparing to witness this rare astronomical event. While those in the path of totality will have the best view, others across the country can still experience the eclipse through live streams and sonifications provided by various organizations. Global News will be live streaming the eclipse on their website and YouTube channel, starting at 1 p.m. eastern. Additionally, the Exploratorium in San Francisco will be running a live sonification of the eclipse for those who are unable to physically watch it. The LightSound Project, created by a team of astronomers and academics, will also be hosting a livestream of the event for the blind and low vision community. By providing accessible ways to experience the total solar eclipse, these organizations are ensuring that everyone can participate in this historic event.
As Canadians gear up to witness the total solar eclipse on Monday, cities and towns in the path of totality are bracing for a surge in visitors. In places like Niagara Falls, Ontario, where a state of emergency has already been declared in anticipation of the event, preparations are underway to accommodate the expected influx of eclipse watchers. Global News will be on location in Niagara Falls to provide live coverage of the eclipse as it passes through the area. Other cities and towns in the path of totality, both in Canada and the U.S., are also making plans for the event, while those outside the path will still be able to see a partial eclipse. With the help of live streams and sonifications, Canadians across the country can participate in this celestial event and witness the majesty of a total solar eclipse, even if they are not able to be present in person.
