A total solar eclipse is expected to occur on April 8, 2024, passing through North America and visible in various regions including Mexico, the central and eastern United States, and southeastern Canada. During a solar eclipse, the Moon obstructs the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth.
Members of the media may directly contact:
Angle: Explore the wonders of the cosmos: the total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
Christian Gigault(English & French)
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Professor Gigault can discuss:
- What is the occurrence of solar eclipses and why don't we have a solar eclipse every New Moon?
- How do you view a solar eclipse safely?
- Are there any impacts on the structure and dynamics of Earth's upper atmosphere?
- Can an eclipse cause mood swings or anxiety?
- Can an eclipse impact weather or cause earthquakes?
- How does an eclipse affect solar energy production?
Angle: Ancient historical understanding of eclipses
Richard Burgess (English only)
Full Professor, Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts.
rburgess@uottawa.ca
Professor Burgess’ research and expertise revolves around Classical to Byzantine periods of ancient history, Greek and Latin Chronicles, and late Roman history. He can provide insight into:
- How eclipses were treated.
- How much was understood about eclipses.
- Historical accuracy of eclipse accounts.
- The Antikythera Mechanism which could predict eclipses.