2023-10-16 17:07:00
If the clouds came to play spoilsport in Quebec, where 17% of the sun was eclipsed by the moon, amateur astronomers from everywhere took the opportunity to take striking photos of the phenomenon.
Here they are in photos. You can watch NASA’s live stream of the partial eclipse from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Safe observation and future eclipse
“During a solar eclipse, it is essential to wear filter glasses designed for observing eclipses (international standard ISO 12312-2). Simple sunglasses are not suitable and do not adequately protect the eyes for this type of observation,” recalls the Canadian Space Agency.
“You should not look directly at the Sun without adequate protection, otherwise it can cause serious problems including partial or total loss of vision,” warns the ASC.
If you do not have suitable glasses with the necessary filter, the ASC shows on its website how to make a suitable filter using a box.
The next total solar eclipse will be visible in Canada on April 8. The shadow band of the maximum of the eclipse will then sweep across Mexico, the United States and eastern Canada. This time, it will be Canadians in parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador who will have the best view.
With information from the Canadian Press
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