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solar eclipse montreal

Here's what to do with solar eclipse glasses in Montreal now that the fever dream has faded

Can you believe the eclipse is over? After so much build up, that minute and a half came and went too soon, and it feels like it was just a collective fever dream. All that's left are the memories... well the memories and those darned solar eclipse glasses you scoured the city to find.

If you're not sure what to do with your eclipse glasses now that the big event has ended (after all, you probably won't need them again for another 180 years), allow us to offer you some guidance.

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Incredible shots of Montreal's solar eclipse that will blow you away all over again

So, did you see it? Yes, the solar eclipse... what else could we possibly be talking about besides that moment when the moon completely covered the sun, leaving us in total darkness in the middle of the afternoon?! Remember that?

After years of build up (the last total solar eclipse visible from Montreal was in 1932) and weeks of scrambling to find a place with protective glasses still in stock, we finally got to witness the celestial event of our lifetimes — and, wow, was it ever breathtaking.

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Montreal's solar eclipse will only look good in some areas — here’s who misses out

The total solar eclipse coming up on April 8 has been the talk of the town lately — and for good reason. It's a rare astronomical phenomenon during which the sky will go completely dark for around one-and-a-half minutes in the early afternoon, and it won't happen again in Montreal until 2205.

But if you're planning on watching from home (with your protective glasses on, of course), it's important for you to know that not every Montreal neighbourhood will provide a view of the eclipse in its totality. You have to be in something called the totality zone — basically the pathway within which 100% of the sun is covered by the moon rather than 99.99%.

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Looking for the best Montreal spots to see the solar eclipse? There's an app for that

Since April 8 is your only chance to see a total solar eclipse in Montreal for the next 180-odd years, you'd better make sure you're ready so you don't miss it. Have you picked up your free protective glasses yet? Have you decided on the vantage point you'll watch from or the eclipse party you'll attend?

If you need help deciding on the best Montreal spot to catch a stellar view of this rare astronomical phenomenon, then you're in luck because there's an app for that and it's totally free.

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The 7 best spots in Montreal to get the ultimate glimpse of the solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada — with most of Montreal set to witness three minutes of complete darkness.

The once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon occurs when the Moon aligns precisely between the Sun and Earth, obscuring the solar disc entirely. The sky will undergo a dramatic dimming reminiscent of both dawn and dusk.

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Here's where to get free solar eclipse glasses in Montreal before the big event

Are you ready to watch the rare — and likely spectacular — solar eclipse on April 8? The answer can only be "yes" if you have special protective glasses that will allow you to stare directly at the sun without damaging your eyes.

"Even a brief look at the partly eclipsed Sun can result in harm to the eyes," the Canadian Association of Optometrists says. The organization's optometrists stress that regular sunglasses are not enough to protect your eyes from temporary or permanent damage. They suggest solar eclipse viewers with filters that meet the "international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing."

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A Rare Solar Eclipse Is Coming In 2024 — Here's Where You'll Have A Stellar View

Quebec is set to witness an astronomical event that hasn't been seen in the province for over 50 years. On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will grace the sky, as the moon moves in front of the sun. But you have to pick the right place to see it (hint: not Laval).

The path of totality, where the eclipse is fully visible, will cross parts of Montreal, the Eastern Townships, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches and the Magdalen Islands.

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Even The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Doesn't Want To Go To Laval

On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will cross North America. Montreal lies directly in its path.

From much of the city, the moon will appear to completely block out the sun — a total eclipse. But because Montreal Island finds itself right at the northern limit of the path of totality, areas north of the city, such as Laval, won't get to experience the full event. Instead, they'll only see a partial eclipse, where the sun peeks out from behind the moon's silhouette.

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