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For most of us, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
The last such magic moment witnessed near Ottawa came in 1979. None of us will be around for the next one in these parts, in 2205.
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That’s why we want to hear from you. How are you planning to spend April 8?
Are you travelling to get closer to the path of totality? Hiding in the basement? Do you have a story about seeing a previous solar eclipse?
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Share your stories with us in the comment section below, or email [email protected].
What’s happening on April 8?
A full solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon and sun are in complete direct line of each other from a specific location on earth.
The entire process of the moon gradually moving past the sun, casting a shadow on Earth, will take two hours and 21 minutes. At its peak moments in Ottawa, between 3:25 p.m. and 3:27 p.m., 98.9 per cent of the sun will be hidden behind the moon.
Brockville, Kingston, Cornwall and Montreal will have a 100 per cent eclipse.
Experts advise to get your solar eclipse watching plans nailed down early, so you can take advantage of the experience, safely.
With files from Ken Warren
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