This is how Canadians can watch the rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse this Sunday

“And it burns burns burns burns the ring of fire” … but only if you stare directly at it without protection! This Sunday, June 21st, the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will be seen from the streets of Africa, Pakistan, India, and China. However, thanks to the beauty that is the world wide web, those living in the western part of the world will also be able to view this incredible event via live stream!

Unlike other eclipses, when the entire sun disappears for a few moments, the moon during the annular eclipse does not completely cover the earth’s closes star.

Recent Posts
7-Eleven is offering buy one, get one Slurpees and a virtual block party this July
You can watch Western Canada’s biggest Canada Day fireworks from home

Instead, it leaves a giant red ring to be seen on earth. Hence the name. This only occurs when a new moon is the furthest away from us here on earth, on it, its elliptical orbit, which isn’t very often. It’s going to pretty cool looking, folks, so don’t miss it!

The entire eclipse will take approximately 3 whole hours, with the ‘ring’ appearing at 7:40 (BST) or 12:40 am (MDT). You can watch the entire thing here, without fancy glasses. Score!

Enjoy, fellow space nerds!

Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse – Live Stream

When: Sunday, July 21st
Where: Online here
Time: 12:40 am (MDT)