How to watch a total solar eclipse safely

A student in a McMaster sweatshirt wearing solar eclipse glasses and looking up at the sky

Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness. (Photo by Georgia Kirkos/McMaster University).

Please note: As of April 3, all campus locations have run out of eclipse glasses.

You should never look at the Sun without proper protection. And for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, you will need to take some extra precautions to protect your eyes.

McMaster and Hamilton will be among the few places in North America to experience a total solar eclipse that day.

A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes precisely between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. It results in an incredible phenomenon called totality, where the Sun and Moon perfectly align, casting a shadow on Earth.

The eclipse will start at 2:03 p.m. and end by 4:30 p.m. The Moon will completely block the Sun for 96 seconds starting at 3:18 p.m., turning mid-afternoon into night and filling the sky with stars.

Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness.

Sunglasses, no matter how dark, do not offer sufficient protection.

It is not safe to view the eclipse through a camera/phone lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device.

Staring at the sun without protection may cause damage to your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) called solar retinopathy. This damage can occur without any sensation of pain. The injury can be temporary or permanent.

ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses are available free-of-charge for all McMaster students, faculty, staff and community partners, courtesy of the Office of the Provost and the Faculty of Science.

Here’s where you can pick up your eclipse glasses on campus:

At the services desks of Thode, Mills and Health Sciences libraries
At the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Science (Room 102 in the Burke Science Building)
At the Office of the Provost in University Hall (Room 201)

McMaster is also partnering with the Hamilton, Burlington, Norfolk, Haldimand, Six Nations and Brantford Public Libraries to distribute eclipse glasses to community members.

A pair of eclipse glasses with McMaster University branding on them

NASA’s tips for viewing the eclipse safety

Looking at an eclipse can cause severe injury if proper precautions are not taken.

Below are safety measures from NASA for viewing a total solar eclipse, both during the partial eclipse phases and totality (the brief window of time when the Moon precisely blocks out the Sun):

View the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality.
You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)
As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.
Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device.
Always supervise children using solar viewers.
Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage.
Use an indirect viewing method, which does not involve looking directly at the Sun.

Learn more from Dr. Kourosh Sabri, a professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster, about the potential risks to your eyes during a solar eclipse:

Pedestrian and vehicle safety

Please take extra caution if you are commuting or travelling during the eclipse.

The City of Hamilton is anticipating people from out-of-town to travel to Hamilton to view the eclipse. This means an increased potential for traffic, distraction, congestion and risk of motor vehicle accidents during the afternoon of April 8th.

Drivers are reminded to watch out for distracted pedestrians during this time.

Drivers are also urged not to try to photograph the eclipse while driving. Only view the eclipse once safely parked and away from traffic and while using proper eye protection. Tinted vehicle windows do not offer sufficient protection for viewing an eclipse.

Once the eclipse begins, the skies will darken. Use your vehicle’s full headlight system while driving.

McMaster hosting eclipse viewing party

McMaster is hosting a sold-out eclipse viewing party at the Ron Joyce Stadium on Monday, April 8th from 1-5pm. The afternoon event will feature food trucks, entertainment, McMaster physics and astronomy experts and a once-in-our-lifetime celestial event.

Free eclipse glasses will also be available at the stadium for registered attendees.

Other ways to take part on the day of

Live streams

You can live stream this rare celestial event via the official NASA broadcast, Timeanddate.com and Exploratorium.

McMaster Libraries

All McMaster Libraries will be carrying a livestream of the eclipse on their digital screens on April 8, 2024.

City of Hamilton designated viewing locations

The City of Hamilton has designated six locations around the city for viewing the eclipse. Learn more here.

Enjoy from home/school/work

Look to the skies from wherever you happen to be on April 8th. Learn more about the path of totality through this Interactive Google Map from Eclipse2024.org

Learn more

Laura Parker, an observational astronomist and professor and University Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster, shares what to expect during the total solar eclipse in this McMaster Alumni livestream event.
Find more information on safety and educational resources on the W. J. McCallion Planetarium website.
In the News: Learn more from McMaster experts in The Hamilton Spectator, CBC and Global News.

Learn more about how McMaster and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are marking the total solar eclipse here.

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<h3 class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #7a003c;">Please note: As of April 3, all campus locations have run out of eclipse glasses. </span></h3>

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<span data-contrast="none">You should never look at the Sun without proper protection. And for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8</span><span data-contrast="none">th</span><span data-contrast="none">, you will need to take some extra precautions to protect your eyes. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">McMaster and Hamilton will be among the few places in North America to experience a total solar eclipse that day. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes precisely between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. It results in an incredible phenomenon called totality, where the Sun and Moon perfectly align, casting a shadow on Earth. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">The eclipse will start at 2:03 p.m. and end by 4:30 p.m. The Moon will completely block the Sun for 96 seconds starting at 3:18 p.m., turning mid-afternoon into night and filling the sky with stars.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<strong>Looking directly at the Sun with the naked eye or through any device or filter other than <a href="https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ISO 12312-2:2015 certified</a> eclipse glasses may cause permanent damage and even blindness.  </strong>

<span data-contrast="none">Sunglasses, no matter how dark, do not offer sufficient protection. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">It is not safe to view the eclipse through a camera/phone lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Staring at the sun without protection may cause damage to your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) called solar retinopathy. This damage can occur without any sensation of pain. The injury can be temporary or permanent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">ISO 12312-2:2015 certified eclipse glasses are available free-of-charge for all McMaster students, faculty, staff and community partners, courtesy of the Office of the Provost and the Faculty of Science.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: #7a003c;">Here’s where you can pick up your eclipse glasses on campus: </span></span></i></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h5>
<ul>
 	<li style="text-align: center;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">At the services desks of </span><a href="https://library.mcmaster.ca/spaces/thode" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Thode</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, </span><a href="https://library.mcmaster.ca/spaces/mills" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Mills</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="https://hsl.mcmaster.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Health Sciences</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> libraries</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li style="text-align: center;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">At the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Science (Room 102 in the Burke Science Building)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li style="text-align: center;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">At the Office of the Provost in University Hall (Room 201)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<span class="TextRun SCXW194626427 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW194626427 BCX0">McMaster is also partnering with the Hamilton, Burlington, Norfolk, Haldimand, Six Nations and Brantford Public Libraries to distribute eclipse glasses to community members. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW194626427 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<img class="alignleft wp-image-116889 size-full" src="http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/eclipse-glasses-McMaster-branded.jpg" alt="A pair of eclipse glasses with McMaster University branding on them " width="5428" height="515" />
<h4><b><span data-contrast="none">NASA’s tips for viewing the eclipse safety</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h4>
<span data-contrast="none">Looking at an eclipse can cause severe injury if proper precautions are not taken. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Below are safety measures from </span><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety#hds-sidebar-nav-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">NASA</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> for viewing a total solar eclipse, both during the partial eclipse phases and totality (the brief window of time when the Moon precisely blocks out the Sun): </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
<ul>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">View the Sun through certified eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Always supervise children using solar viewers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Use an </span><a href="https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/projection" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">indirect viewing method</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, which does not involve looking directly at the Sun.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Learn more from Dr. Kourosh Sabri, a professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster, about the potential risks to your eyes during a solar eclipse:
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<h4><b><span data-contrast="none">Pedestrian and vehicle safety</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h4>
<span data-contrast="none">Please take extra caution if you are commuting or travelling during the eclipse. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">The </span><a href="https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/2024-solar-eclipse" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">City of Hamilton is anticipating</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> people from out-of-town to travel to Hamilton to view the eclipse. This means an increased potential for traffic, distraction, congestion and risk of motor vehicle accidents during the afternoon of April 8</span><span data-contrast="none">th</span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Drivers are reminded to watch out for distracted pedestrians during this time. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Drivers are also urged not to try to photograph the eclipse while driving. Only view the eclipse once safely parked and away from traffic and while using </span><a href="https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">proper eye protection</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. Tinted vehicle windows do not offer sufficient protection for viewing an eclipse. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Once the eclipse begins, the skies will darken. Use your vehicle’s full headlight system while driving. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="none">McMaster hosting eclipse viewing party </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h4>
<span data-contrast="none">McMaster is hosting a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">sold-out</span></b> <a href="https://mcmaster.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1594&amp;p=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">eclipse viewing party</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> at the Ron Joyce Stadium on Monday, April 8</span><span data-contrast="none">th</span><span data-contrast="none"> from 1-5pm. The afternoon event will feature food trucks, entertainment, McMaster physics and astronomy experts and a once-in-our-lifetime celestial event. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Free eclipse glasses will also be available at the stadium for registered attendees. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="none">Other ways to take part on the day of </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h4>
<b><span data-contrast="none">Live streams</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">You can live stream this rare celestial event via the </span><a href="https://plus.nasa.gov/banner/2024-total-solar-eclipse-through-the-eyes-of-nasa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">official NASA broadcast</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, </span><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/live/eclipse-solar-2024-april-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Timeanddate.com</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/livestream" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Exploratorium</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<b><span data-contrast="none">McMaster Libraries</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">All </span><a href="https://library.mcmaster.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">McMaster Libraries</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> will be carrying a livestream of the eclipse on their digital screens on April 8, 2024. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<b><span data-contrast="none">City of Hamilton designated viewing locations </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">The City of Hamilton has designated six locations around the city for viewing the eclipse. </span><a href="https://tourismhamilton.com/eclipse-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Learn more here</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<b><span data-contrast="none">Enjoy from home/school/work  </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">Look to the skies from wherever you happen to be on April 8th. Learn more about the path of totality through this </span><a href="https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse_cities/statemap.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Interactive Google Map from Eclipse2024.org</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span>
<h4><b><span data-contrast="none">Learn more </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></h4>
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 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Laura Parker, an observational astronomist and professor and University Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster, shares what to expect during the total solar eclipse in this </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAMrefm9Pkc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">McMaster Alumni livestream event</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Find more information on safety and educational resources on the </span><a href="https://planetarium.physics.mcmaster.ca/2024-eclipse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">W. J. McCallion Planetarium website</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
 	<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">In the News: Learn more from McMaster experts in </span><a href="https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/total-solar-eclipse-a-once-in-a-lifetime-show-for-hamilton-area/article_ecb863fd-94ba-5936-a05e-7d00711fde39.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">The Hamilton Spectator</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, </span><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/total-solar-eclipse-april-8-hamilton-1.7128620" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">CBC</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10296830/mcmaster-solar-glasses-eclipse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Global News</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> </span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Learn more about how McMaster and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are marking the total solar eclipse <a href="https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/mcmaster-marks-the-total-solar-eclipse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>


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