On Wednesday afternoon, residents in Newfoundland and Labrador had the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, depending on the weather conditions. The eclipse began in Churchill Falls at 1:37 AT (2:07 NT) and progressed across the province throughout the afternoon, concluding in St. John’s at 4:37 p.m. NT.

Observers in Newfoundland experienced the moon covering around 50% of the sun during the eclipse, with the extent of visibility varying by location. Enthusiasts gathered at the Johnson Geo Centre in St. John’s for a watch party, equipped with special safety viewing glasses, to witness the moon’s passage in front of the sun. The event, held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., was hosted in collaboration with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and STEM Girls.

Astronomer Hiding Neilson from Memorial University shared his experience of observing the moon gradually obscuring the sun through a telescope, describing the phenomenon as the moon “eating the sun up.”

The spectacle drew excitement and engagement from attendees, offering a unique opportunity to witness the celestial event firsthand.