Queen's University 2024 Eclipse

04/07/2024

The total solar eclipse is almost here!

So here's just a quick reminder of key timings for Kingston!
- The Moon makes first contact with the edge of the Sun at 2:09 pm.
- Totality lasts 3 minutes and 4 seconds, starting at 3:22 pm
- Totality ends at 3:25 pm
- The Moon makes last contact with the surface of the Sun at 4:34 pm

Stay safe everyone! We'll see you all out there tomorrow :)

Check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse for more information and resources

Image credit: Rick Fienberg / TravelQuest International / Wilderness Travel

04/06/2024

Find our Queen's Eclipse Ambassadors on site on April 8th!

Queen's Eclipse Ambassadors have been trained as experts on all things eclipses and safety, and will be present at various viewing sites across Kingston to distribute glasses, answer any questions you may have, and enforce proper safety protocol!

They will be wearing a bright pink vest, and have a purple button labelled "info" so you know who to look for.

Our Ambassadors have been assigned to a list of locations that you can find here:
https://www.visitkingston.ca/eclipse2024/?gad_source=1 -section

Check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse for more information and resources

04/05/2024

3 more days!

04/05/2024

On April 7th, join us at Memorial Market Square for a Solar Eclipse Pancake Party! Enjoy some fresh crepes from 10-2pm at this free event!

See more information here: https://www.memorialcentrefarmersmarket.ca/2024-events-holidays/

For more information and resources, check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse

Image credit: Memorial Market Team

04/04/2024

What will you see on April 8th?

In case you missed it, there is a new page on our website called "What's in the Sky" where you can find a detailed map and highlights of all the stars and planets (and maybe even a comet!) that will be visible to the naked eye during totality.

See our webpage here: https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse

Four more days!! We'll see you all there :)

04/01/2024

The countdown begins!

03/28/2024

101 Ways to Experience an Eclipse:

On April 3rd, from 6:30-7:30PM, come see Dr. Nikhil Arora and Dr. Mark Richardson explore humanity's evolving fascination with eclipses, from ancient understanding to modern interpretations, and prepare to experience the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Register here: https://calendar.kfpl.ca/event/10078902

03/27/2024

Missed the plays last night?

Worry not! You can watch "Total Eclipse of the Arts" on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coV3qRF0bsI

For more information and resources, check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse

03/27/2024

Can't make it to tonight's IGnite event? Tune in to the live stream at 6:00 PM to hear these inspiring stories of research and discovery at Queen's University.
https://youtube.com/live/gH3iD6Xn6Ps?feature=share

03/27/2024

There's still time to get your free tickets to TONIGHT's IGnite event featuring Queen's University researchers Kristine Spekkens and Daryn Lehoux! There will also be some cool science demos to check out, like the NEWS-G dark matter detector and the McDonald Institute Cloud Chamber cosmic ray detector! It all happens at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Central Branch at 6:00 PM!
Register here: https://mcdonaldinstitute.ca/events/ignite24/

03/26/2024

‼️‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE‼️‼️
We have found that COUNTERFEIT eclipse glasses are being sold online to people in Kingston – faked to look like glasses sold by Solar Eclipse International, Canada (SEIC). These glasses do NOT stop enough sunlight to be safe for viewing the sun. You can tell by looking at household lights – if you can see the lights easily, these should be DISCARDED. For further details, please visit this page:

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With the April 8th North American total solar eclipse just over two weeks away, potentially unsafe eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. Buyer beware!

03/25/2024

Last chance to reserve your seat for the Total Eclipse of the Arts show! The show begins tonight at 7:30PM in Convocation Hall (in Theological Hall).

Register here for free: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/0eb250d6-c9ba-4fed-8a05-7d1f9b11a06e

We'll see you there :)

Check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at https://www.queensu.ca/physics/2024eclipse for more information and resources