Queen's University 2024 Eclipse
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In preperation for the total solar eclipse passing through Southern Ontario on April 8th, 2024
Kingston, Ontario
Joined June 2023
Stay safe everyone! We'll see you all out there tomorrow :). Image credit: Rick Fienberg / TravelQuest International / Wilderness Travel. @queensu @QUartsci @queensuResearch @QueensuVPR @McDonaldInst @STEMygk @VisitKingstonCA.
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The solar eclipse is almost here!. Here's a reminder of key timings for Kingston!.- The Moon makes first contact with 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 Sun at 4:34 pm
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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:. (2/2).
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View our total guide on how to stay safe, get around, and find the prime viewing locations for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse happening in Kingston on April 8th, 2024.
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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 viewing sites across Kingston to distribute glasses, answer any questions, and enforce safety! (1/2)
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RT @queensu: Only 3 DAYS left until the #TotalSolarEclipse – and the excitement is building! The eclipse is generating a lot of buzz, but i….
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Four more days!! We'll see you all there :). @queensu @QUartsci @queensuResearch @QueensuVPR @McDonaldInst @STEMygk @VisitKingstonCA.
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What will you see on April 8th?.There's a new page on our website called "What's in the Sky" where you can find a map and highlights of all the stars and planets (and maybe even a comet!) that will be visible during totality. See our webpage here:
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RT @queensu: The countdown begins! 🌞⏳ With just one week to go until the #TotalSolarEclipse, ensure you’re ready to witness this once-in-a-….
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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. Register here:
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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 @queensu .
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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. (2/2).
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‼️‼️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). For further details, please visit this page: .(1/2).
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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: We'll see you there :)
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It's a total eclipse of the arts 🤩. On March 25th, 7:30PM (in just four days!) join us for an evening of student-written plays in anticipation of the total solar eclipse!.Register here for free: We'll see you there :)
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On March 25th, between 00:53-05:32AM, a penumbral lunar eclipse will pass over Kingston. The shadow will look its largest at 03:13AM. For more information and resources, check out the Queen's 2024 eclipse webpage at Image credit: NASA.
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