On Wednesday afternoon in Newfoundland and Labrador, people had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, depending on the weather conditions. The phenomenon began at Churchill Falls at 1:37 AT (2:07 NT) and gradually spread across the province throughout the afternoon, with the eclipse expected to conclude in St. John’s at 4:37 p.m. NT.
Observers in Newfoundland were anticipating the moon to obscure approximately half of the sun’s surface during the eclipse, with the extent of visibility varying by location. Enthusiasts gathered at the Johnson Geo Centre in St. John’s to watch the moon’s slow passage in front of the sun, equipped with specialized safety glasses for viewing.
The watch event, hosted from 12 p.m. NT to 5 p.m., featured a crowd filled with excitement, including members from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and STEM Girls. Astronomer Hiding Neilson from Memorial University described witnessing the moon progressively covering the sun as if it were “eating the sun up” while peering through his telescope.
The captivating spectacle drew the attention of many sky gazers, showcasing the beauty of the celestial event as it unfolded in the skies above Newfoundland and Labrador.