Clear Skies in Store for Eclipse Watchers Across the Maritimes

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We’re now in the last few days before the total solar eclipse that will briefly darken the skies across the Maritimes on Monday and we’re now getting a clearer idea of the weather conditions that we can expect for that short window of totality. Clear skies are definitely a must in order to experience the full effect of the total eclipse; the drastic loss of sunlight, a drop in temperature and the visibility of the Sun’s corona.

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Safety Warning

In order to safely enjoy the eclipse, it's crucial to use ISO 12312-2 certified solar glasses. Directly looking the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause serious, and possibly permanent, damage to your eyes. You can only view the eclipse without the glasses during the few minutes of totality. Solar glasses are designed to block harmful solar radiation and protect your eyes while allowing you to safely witness the event.

Never use makeshift viewing solutions like sunglasses or homemade filters, as they do not offer adequate protection against the sun's rays. Also, remember that the same rules apply to taking pictures with your phone. The sun can damage your camera’s sensors if you don’t have the proper solar filter (such as the same solar glasses for your eyes).

Your Guide to the Eclipse:

The forecast for Monday looks excellent good for eclipse watchers with areas in the path of totality expected to be clear or mostly clear in the afternoon. The cloud cover that will blanket the region throughout the day Saturday will start to gradually diminish Sunday afternoon, resulting in clear skies for most of Newfoundland by Monday morning which will last through the eclipse.

There is the possibility of scattered clouds returning Monday afternoon across Northern New Brunswick, just in time for the start of the eclipse, and spreading into Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton before the end of the event. The cloud cover isn't expected to be too thick at this point so it hopefully will not hamper the ability of people in these areas to see this magnificent event.