Today marks a rare celestial event as a total solar eclipse graces the skies, creating a breathtaking spectacle where the moon passes in front of the sun, casting its shadow on Earth. To witness this phenomenon live, one must be in a location along the path of totality, experiencing near complete darkness. Remember to equip yourself with special eclipse glasses for safe viewing.

In Canada, fortunate spectators in Fort Erie, Kingston, Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Niagara Falls will have the opportunity to witness this awe-inspiring event. The Niagara Region has even declared a local state of emergency to accommodate the influx of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse.

Key points to note about the solar eclipse path:
– The moon’s shadow is swiftly making its way across North America at about 5,500 km/h.
– A map depicting the path of totality can be found below.

As anticipation builds for this extraordinary event, major telecommunication companies like Rogers, Telus, and Bell have bolstered their mobile cell towers in preparation for an expected surge in network traffic during the total solar eclipse. Bell reassures customers that their teams are fully prepared to maintain connectivity throughout this celestial event.

For those wondering about timing:
– The total solar eclipse is expected to begin at 12:12pm PDT / 3:12pm EDT.
– The path of totality will conclude at 1:16pm PDT / 4:16pm EDT.
– A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Canada from 10:40am PDT / 1:40pm EDT to 2:18pm PDT / 5:18pm EDT.

If you’re unable to witness the total solar eclipse in person, don’t fret! You can catch a live stream online from timeanddate. This marks the third time in seven years that either a total or annular eclipse will traverse the U.S. mainland. The last total solar eclipse occurred back in August 2017.

Experience the wonder of this celestial event from your own home by tuning into the online livestream provided below. Let’s hope for clear skies so everyone can enjoy this remarkable display!