The chances of having clear skies to observe the solar eclipse look good, one week before the rare astronomical phenomenon.
Will the clouds spoil the April 8 show? A few days before the solar eclipse, the weather forecasts are becoming clearer. And they promise to be favorable to those who hope to admire him.
Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts generally clear skies when the Moon completely obscures the Sun for a few minutes, providing a rare spectacle.
However, the weather picture could change over the coming days. “It’s still a little far away, but it looks good for now,” confirms meteorologist Maja Rapaic.
On Saturday, MétéoMédia announced a favorable, but still uncertain, context. It forecast around a 50% chance of cloud cover on April 8.
Clear skies or not, wearing protective glasses remains necessary during the eclipse, which can cause damage to the eyes if they are not well protected.
A cool start to April
After a mild Easter break, the next few days should be a little cooler in southern Quebec. A few flakes could even fall around the middle of the week.
Temperatures are expected to rise to around 10 degrees over the weekend.
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