Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A woman in Florida started shooting at vehicles on the highway after “God” told her to go on a shooting spree in reaction to the solar eclipse. She laid out her plan to workers at the hotel while she was checking out. Taylon Nichelle Celestine of Georgia went through with that … Read more
Crowds of people across Canada flocked to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse on Monday in a highly anticipated celestial event — one that could concern some who didn’t take precautions concerned about their eye health. Looking at the sun directly during a solar eclipse or even otherwise without internationally certified glasses could … Read more
Total solar eclipses don’t happen every day, so when they do you’ve got to take advantage. That’s exactly what a group of scientists did from the inside of a Concorde back in June of 1973. These folks were able to spend 74 minutes in total darkness as they raced at Mach 2 against the sun. … Read more
Millions of people from Mexico to Newfoundland and Labrador gazed upward as a total solar eclipse crossed North America on Monday, darkening skies and creating a once-in-a-generation moment for those in the path of totality. When the eclipse arrived, most watched in stunned silence, with some smiling or gaping in astonishment. Others openly cheered as … Read more
Apparently, something special is happening with the sun and moon today. You should drive more carefully, and despite what the “experts” on TikTok say, do not stare directly at the eclipse without protective eyewear. But let’s take a moment to appreciate some good eclipses and recognize some bad ones. Before it was the brand that mostly … Read more
The arrival of the total solar eclipse in the US has brought with it an impressive array of photographs as well. If you weren’t able to find a spot to view the eclipse in person—or if it was stuck behind uncooperative clouds—you can at least get a sense of its grandeur through these photographs taken … Read more
Monday’s total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that shouldn’t be missed, experts say. York University astrophysics professor Sarah Rugheimer told Global News another one won’t occur over Toronto and eastern Ontario for another 375 years, until the year 2399. Experts also warn looking at the sun without special glasses can cause serious and even … Read more
It’s a big day for America, for a few minutes this afternoon it’s going to get dark before the sun sets. That’s not because of witchcraft, it’s instead because the moon will pass in front of the sun in the first total solar eclipse to be visible in the U.S. since 2017. After that happens, … Read more
As a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse closes in on portions of eastern Canada, several cities across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are gearing up for an influx of sightseers that plan on standing in utter darkness across the path of totality on April 8. The celestial event will first hit Ontario from the south just before … Read more
It’s shadow time, baby! Soon, people living in North America will get to experience their first solar eclipse in almost a decade. Even though the last solar eclipse in North America happened in 2017, the next one isn’t expected until August 2044, so seizing this moment is critical. More than just a peculiar shadow, the … Read more
