Watch the Solar Eclipse Live at 1:45 p.m. With a View Over Prince Edward County
Date: April 07, 2024
Anyone unable to view the 2024 solar eclipse in person can still experience the moment safely through a live-stream broadcast airing Monday, April 8, starting at 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Using multiple cameras, including a panoramic camera mounted atop a 35-foot mast on a mobile production unit, the stream will capture the dramatic shift from daylight to darkness as the eclipse unfolds.
Eclipse Timing Details
The partial eclipse begins at 2:08 p.m. and concludes at 4:33 p.m. In Belleville, totality is expected at 3:22 p.m., lasting just over two minutes specifically two minutes and four seconds making it a rare and unforgettable event for the region.
Professional Coverage and Expert Guests
Hosted by producer and broadcaster Scott Granville, the live stream will feature commentary and special guests throughout the event. Granville brings decades of television experience, including the creation of the nationally broadcast soccer series Direct Kicks, which aired on networks such as Rogers Sportsnet, TSN, and Fox Sports World.
Local eclipse enthusiast Keith Sage will also take part, using his Nikon P1000 camera to deliver close-up, real-time images of the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun. Viewers will see both detailed celestial footage and wide-angle shots of the Bay of Quinte as darkness briefly settles over the region.
Technical production for the broadcast is led by Barry Silverthorn, a former Prince Edward County resident with an extensive background in video editing and television production across a wide range of documentary and specialty programming.
Important Safety Reminder
Watching the eclipse directly without proper protection can cause serious eye damage. Except during the brief moment of totality, specialized solar viewing glasses that meet ISO 12312-2 standards are required. Regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection.
Never view the Sun through cameras, phones, binoculars, or telescopes unless they are equipped with approved solar filters designed specifically for eclipse viewing.
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