/macdonald/taxonomy/term/4889/all en /macdonald/channels/news/thousands-flock-john-abbott-take-solar-eclipse-356686 <p>On Monday, 69����Ƶ played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).</p> <p>Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:49:42 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1626340 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/eclipse-events-abound-mcgill-356256 <p>69����Ƶ will be hosting three solar eclipse events on April 8, one downtown, one at Macdonald campus, and another at the Gault Nature Reserve.</p> <p>At approximately 3:20 p.m. on April 8, the sky above Montreal will go dark during a total eclipse of the sun. A rare celestial occurrence, the next total solar eclipse won’t happen in Montreal until the next century. “A total eclipse of the sun is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, Outreach Program Administrator at 69����Ƶ’s Trottier Space Institute (TSI). “You really don’t want to miss it.”</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:46:12 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1623636 at /macdonald