Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday afternoon, depending on the weather conditions. The partial eclipse was first sighted in Churchill Falls at 1:37 PM AT (2:07 PM NT) and gradually became visible across the province. The event is set to conclude in St. John’s at 4:37 PM NT, with the moon expected to obscure around half of the sun’s surface in Newfoundland.
Enthusiastic spectators gathered at the Johnson Geo Centre in St. John’s to observe the moon passing in front of the sun with specialized safety viewing glasses. The watch party, in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and STEM Girls, took place from 12 PM NT to 5 PM.
Astronomer Hiding Neilson from Memorial University shared his excitement as he witnessed the moon gradually covering the sun through his telescope. The event drew attention and engagement from the public, creating a memorable experience for all attendees.
