Solar Eclipse Resources

Discovery Centre, in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, is your go-to source for educational and community resources surrounding this awe-inspiring event. Our collaboration aims to bring the wonders of astronomy to classrooms and communities across Nova Scotia, offering engaging video and activity resources to enhance understanding and appreciation of the eclipse phenomenon.

The 2024 solar eclipse was visible on April 8th, 2024, beginning around 3:30 PM.

Countdown to the Solar Eclipse

2024/04/08 15:30:00

It’s crucial to prioritize safety when viewing the eclipse.

Eclipse events near you:

  • Monday, April 8th, 1:30-7:30pm, Discovery Centre – Tickets
  • Monday, March 25th, 1:30-2:30pm, Keshen Goodman Library
  • Wednesday, March 27th, 2:30-3:30pm, Tantallon Public Library
  • Tuesday, April 2nd, 7-8pm, Woodlawn Public Library
  • Wednesday, April 3rd, 7-8pm, JD Shatford Public Library
  • Monday, April 8th, Eclipse on the Mount, RSVP here
  • Monday, April 8th, Eclipse Viewing at Saint Mary’s University
  • CISE-Atlantic Total Solar Eclipse School Talks – Registration
    • 9:30am April 8 – Dr. Hilding Neilson, Online
    • 9:30am April 8 – Dr. Svetlana Barkanova, Online
    • 9:30am April 8 – Dr. Aleksandrs Aleksejevs, Online

Educational Videos & Resources

Grade 6

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