How to give yourself the best odds to see the solar eclipse and meteors
A partial solar eclipse occurs when “the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up."
A partial solar eclipse and a Perseid meteor shower are set to be visible to Canadians on Wednesday. The eclipse, in which the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, will only partially cover the Sun, creating a crescent shape. Newfoundland and Labrador are expected to have the clearest view of the celestial event. Proper eye protection is crucial during the eclipse, and Canadians can use their glasses from the April 2024 total solar eclipse or build a makeshift projector using household items.
The Perseid meteor shower, caused by Earth passing through debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, will peak Wednesday and Thursday evenings. To optimize viewing, one should avoid urban light pollution, lie on their back, and allow their eyes to adjust to the dark for at least 30 minutes. Cameras with long lenses can be used to capture photos of the meteor shower.
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