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Partial eclipse. Total engagement.

Celestial event a teachable moment

Two women look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses

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.

Children watch the solar eclipse through protective eyewear
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  
Visitors at Telus World of Science view the solar eclipse through a telescope
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.