On April 8, the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, creating a solar eclipse across North America. In Alberta, with the proper protective eyewear, the moon could be seen partially covering the sun, creating a partial eclipse. Although the eclipse was not total, it still captured the interest of teachers, students and residents in general.
At Glendale Sciences and Technology School in Red Deer, students in grades 4–6 viewed the eclipse through glasses from Let’s Talk Science. The school is piloting the new science curriculum and the activity was a perfect fit with the new space units, said
Hundreds gathered at Telus World of Science in Edmonton for a glimpse of the eclipse through one of the many telescopes that were set up.
