Upcoming Solar Eclipse

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On Thursday, 10 June, Mississauga will witness a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will be underway at sunrise and be visible for about an hour.

SSunrise on June 10, 2021 in Mississauga 5:40 am. Image courtesy Sky Safari

SSunrise on June 10, 2021 in Mississauga 5:40 am. Image courtesy Sky Safari

WARNING: Always use proper eye protection when observing a solar eclipse. Mylar glasses are available online from the SkyNews Magazine store.

This solar eclipse is an Annular Eclipse. The path of annularity starts at sunset in northern Ontario northeast of Thunder Bay. The path goes through northern Quebec, Baffin Island and crosses the North Pole before leaving Earth at sunset in northern Russia.

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THe MAY 1994 Annular Eclipse as seen from Toronto photo by Randy Attwood

THe MAY 1994 Annular Eclipse as seen from Toronto photo by Randy Attwood

For more information see the SkyNews Magazine page on observing the eclipse.