Clouds Could Spoil the Eclipse on Monday for Many in Southern Manitoba, but Clearer to the North
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We’re now in the last few days before the partial solar eclipse that will cross the skies above Manitoba on Monday and we’re now getting a clearer idea of the weather conditions that we can expect for that time period.
Safety Measures
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 less than ideal for those who might want to catch a glimpse of the eclipse, with cloud cover expected across a large area of Southern Manitoba in the afternoon. Following a clear, sunny day on Saturday, clouds start to build in from the south early Sunday afternoon. These clouds will spread northward overnight and through Monday morning, leading to a significant area under overcast or partly overcast skies by the time the eclipse begins.
Conditions in Central and Northern Manitoba are looking much more promising at this point, with clear or mostly clear skies expected to persist through Monday afternoon and the duration of the eclipse.
