Ville de Brossard would like to inform the public about what to do to protect themselves during the solar eclipse on April 8.
Ville de Brossard would like to inform the public about how to protect their eyes during the solar eclipse on April 8.
Observing the Sun during an eclipse without using protective equipment can cause permanent damage to the eyes, even with conventional sun protection such as sunglasses or contact lenses. This risk increases during eclipses, as the Sun’s luminosity decreases, reducing the eye protection reflex. We therefore recommend that you use protective eyewear that complies with the international ISO 12312-2 standard.
If you’re outside during the eclipse, there’s no danger to your health if you don’t look directly at the Sun during the eclipse.
If you’re driving during an eclipse, we advise you not to look directly at the Sun, and not to use eclipse glasses, as they only allow you to see the Sun, and can’t be worn while driving. Also, even tinted windows and the windshield of your vehicle do not provide adequate protection for viewing the eclipse.
Solar eclipses are very rare phenomena, as the last total eclipse in Quebec dates back to 1972. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on the Earth. Note that the Ville de Brossard will be located directly in the band of totality of the solar eclipse.
Please note that the Town does not distribute sunglasses. If you want to watch the eclipse, you need to be careful and buy glasses that comply with the international standard. It’s also important to keep your children informed.
For more information, visit the Quebec government website.
Bottom image: Visual of a solar eclipse.
