On Thursday, New Brunswickers will have an opportunity to witness an eclipse for the first time in three years.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible for most regions in the province, including the southeast.
From around 5:38am until 7:38am the unique nature of astronomy will be on display.
The moon will cover as much as 75% of the sun,when the eclipse reaches its peak almost an hour after it begins.
Curtis Nason is an amateur astronomer with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, New Brunswick Centre.
He says that forecasts appear to be cooperative for New Brunswickers looking to observe the eclipse.
Nason advises anyone hoping to participate to properly prepare, given the damage the sun can have on human eyes. For someone who may not have eclipse glasses, Nason believes a homemade device can still be effective and cost-efficient.
New Brunswickers who miss the opportunity on Thursday will have another chance in 2024 although the requirements for observing will be restrictive.
A total solar eclipse is set to occur in two years however Nason says this will only be visible from a few regions in the province.
