On Wednesday afternoon, residents in Newfoundland and Labrador had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, depending on the weather conditions. The event began at 1:37 AT (2:07 NT) in Churchill Falls, marking the start of the eclipse before gradually spreading across the province. The partial eclipse is expected to conclude in St. John’s at 4:37 p.m. NT, with the moon obscuring about 50% of the sun in Newfoundland.
Enthusiastic spectators gathered at the Johnson Geo Centre in St. John’s to observe the moon passing in front of the sun during the afternoon, equipped with special safety viewing glasses. The watch party, in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and STEM Girls, took place from 12 p.m. NT to 5 p.m.
Astronomer Hiding Neilson from Memorial University shared his excitement as he witnessed the moon progressively covering the sun through his telescope, describing the phenomenon as the moon “eating the sun up.”
The eclipse viewing experience at the Johnson Geo Centre captivated attendees as they observed this celestial event unfold with specialized equipment.