Montreal’s Total Eclipse party at Parc Jean-Drapeau

“This was my first eclipse, and wow, what an experience," said one Montrealer witnessing the total solar eclipse on Monday at Parc Jean-Drapeau, among tens of thousands of people. Gareth Madoc-Jones has more.

By News Staff

Montrealers came together by the thousands for a Total Eclipse party at Espace 67 at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Monday.

Over 150,000 eclipse glasses were handed out for free.

The moment everyone is waiting for is when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun creating a day-turns-to-night phenomenon. It will happen at around 3:27 p.m. for about a minute and a half.

A view of the eclipse from Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood. (Courtesy: Estelle Abou)

The last solar eclipse in Montreal was in 1932, the next one will be in 2205.

“All together for a once-in-a-lifetime event,” writes Parc Jean-Drapeau on their website. They invite Montrealers to join them for the exceptional event today at Espace 67 that will feature musicians and experts. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and free protective eclipse eyeglasses will be handed out on-site.

Total Solar Eclipse Montreal at Parc jean-Drapeau
People at Total Solar Eclipse event in Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau on April 8, 2024. (Gareth Madoc-Jones, CityNews Image)
Total Solar Eclipse partial Montreal
Eclipse starting at 2:34 p.m. in Montreal. (Screen grab from Martin Daigle, CityNews Image)
People gather to watch the total solar eclipse at Parc Jean-Drapeau, in Montreal, Monday, April 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
People watch the total solar eclipse at Parc Jean-Drapeau, in Montreal, Monday, April 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
People watch the total solar eclipse at Parc Jean Drapeau, in Montreal, Monday, April 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Total Solar Eclipse Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau
People watching Total Solar Eclipse in Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau on April 8, 2024. (Gareth Madoc-Jones, CityNews Image)

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