Once-in-a-lifetime event: Total solar eclipse
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, — The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques, will participate in events in Montreal and Niagara Falls to highlight a rare celestial event, the total solar eclipse on .
Many Canadians in eastern Canada will have the opportunity to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. The eclipse's path of totality will pass through some cities and towns in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.
People wishing to witness this rare event must take the appropriate safety measures to prevent eye damage.
Media who wish to interview a CSA expert about the solar eclipse are asked to contact the CSA's Media Relations Office. Interview requests for Minister Champagne must be coordinated directly with his office.
CSA experts will participate in the following events:
| When | What | Who | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. ET |
Presentation to the public on Artemis II and Canada's role in lunar exploration. See the Niagara Parks website for more information. |
Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut |
Queen Victoria Park 6161 Niagara River Parkway Niagara Falls, Ontario L0S 1A0 |
| When | What | Who | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. ET | NASA live coverage of the solar eclipse, including viewing from Niagara Falls, New York | Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut | Livestream on NASA TV |
| 2:00 p.m. ET | Eclipse of the Century event hosted by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau and Espace pour la vie |
|
Espace 67 67 Chemin Macdonald, Montreal, Quebec H3C 6A3 |
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