On April 8th, from approximately 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Toronto Time), there will be total solar eclipse. The moon will be blocking the sunlight. Please see this map for areas where a total eclipse will be visible.
Even though it will be darker than usual that afternoon, you must use proper protective eyewear to view the eclipse without damaging your eyes.
- Only view the eclipse if you have eclipse glasses or a solar filter with an ISO 12312-2 rating.
- Do not use a phone, binoculars or telescope to view the eclipse; they will not provide any eye protection.
- Keep pets indoors.
If you accidentally look at the sun directly:
- Look away right away.
- For the next few weeks, see if you have any blurry vision or discomfort in the eye.
- If you have any problems with your vision, visit your eye care provider right away to get checked out.
See also:
- Dos and don’ts during the solar eclipse - Guidance from Dr. Brian Ballios, a retina specialist and clinician scientist at UHN’s Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute