Solar eclipse viewing Oct. 14 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre

Oct 6, 2023 | 12:33 PM

The Kerry Wood Nature Centre wants you to join them for a viewing of the upcoming annular solar eclipse.

“This is when the Moon passes between the sun and Earth with the perfect alignment to cast a shadow on Earth’s surface,” the nature centre explains. “With the right equipment, the sun can be safely viewed while the Moon partially blocks its light.”

NASA elaborates on the meaning of an annular solar eclipse: An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, but when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the sun and does not completely cover the sun. As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring around the Moon.

This is all going down the morning of Saturday, October 14, and it will be Red Deer’s best view of a solar eclipse for several years.

During the viewing, you can look through any one of the centre’s safe viewing options. There will also be eclipse glasses for sale for $3.50. These are important for protecting your eyes.

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This event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, but the major eclipse times to be aware of are:

Eclipse begins at 9:15 a.m.
Eclipse at maximum at 10:27 a.m.
Eclipse ends at 11:44 a.m.

You can also view the eclipse safely from almost anywhere in Canada as long as you purchase or borrow a pair of eclipse glasses beforehand.

The viewing is weather dependent, and may be altered if precipitation is present or if the sky is partially cloudy. It may be cancelled if the sky is completely cloudy.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Solar eclipse viewing Oct. 14 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre

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