On Monday, April 8, 2024 from approximately 2:00 to 4:30 pm, the moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a solar eclipse. It is never safe to look at the Sun without appropriate and certified eye protection. Regular sunglasses, no matter the quality or how dark the tint is, will not protect your eyes. Do not look at the eclipse through a camera, phone, telescope or binoculars, even while wearing eclipse glasses.
Photographing the eclipse is possible with a solar filter, not to be confused with a UV filter. Attempting to photograph the eclipse without a solar filter can damage your camera's aperture blades, shutter, and sensor.
Solar Eclipse Glasses
Solar eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than sunglasses and comply with ISO 12312-2. The compliance must be indicated on the glasses.
Always inspect your eclipse glasses before use. Do not use the glasses if they are torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged.
If you glance at the sun through your solar filter and find it uncomfortably bright, out of focus or surrounded by a bright haze, do not use it.
If you begin to experience temporary visual loss, blurred vision or eyesight loss during or after the eclipse, speak to your optometrist or healthcare provider as soon as possible.
If you experience a complete loss of vision after the event (immediate or delayed), seek emergency care immediately.
If you do not have appropriate eye protection, use an alternative viewing strategy. Livestreams of the eclipse are available:
- Exploratorium livestream (live streaming from Texas, starting at 2:00 pm EDT)
- NASA's live broadcast (includes coverage from Texas, Indiana, and Ohio)
- Time and Date livestream (starts at 12:00 noon EDT)
Limited Available Supply of Eclipse Glasses Available at Town Hall
Solar eclipses glasses are available at Mono Town Hall for the public. There is no charge for the glasses. The glasses are only available while quantities last.
Travel Tips
- Avoid looking at the eclipse. Keep your eyes on the road.
- Do NOT wear eclipse glasses when driving.
- Expect increases in traffic and road congestion.
- If you are travelling to view the eclipse, plan to arrive at your destination 24 to 48 hours ahead of time.
Media
Solar Eclipse Safety Poster
More Resources
- Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health: Preparing for safe viewing of the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
- Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
- Canadian Space Agency Images and Videos
- Canadian Space Agency: Your guide to solar eclipses
- Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO): A solar eclipse can cook your eyes: How to watch safely, featuring STAO's own Ralph Chou
- Ontario Science Centre: What Is a Solar Eclipse?
- Ontario Science Centre: Additional Eclipse Resources
- NASA: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse