total solar eclipse.Monday’s event will play out across dozens of communities, with cities in the path of totality expected to see a large influx of eclipse watchers.However, for those who live elsewhere in the country and aren’t able to be in those communities on Monday, how can they watch the total solar eclipse?Here is what you need to know.Globalnews.ca will be live streaming the total solar eclipse as it moves across North America on Monday afternoon.Global News live online coverage will include NASA footage of the event, featuring cities in the eclipse’s path including Dallas, Texas, Cleveland, Ohio and Mazatlán, Mexico.Once the eclipse hits Niagara Falls, Ont., Global News will be live on location where a state of emergency has already been declared. The border town is expecting close to a million visitors on Monday for the once-in-a-lifetime event.Coverage begins on Globalnews.ca and the Global News YouTube channel at 1 p.m.
eastern.Also, Global’s 24/7 live national stream will carry the latest updates of the event, including a live shot of the eclipse and on-the-ground coverage. It can be found here and on the Global TV app.Niagara Falls is one of a few cities and towns included in the path of totality, which includes parts of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as several regions in the U.S.
and Mexico.Cities and towns outside the path of totality but nearby will see a partial solar eclipse.Depending on your location, the solar eclipse will take place in the afternoon or early evening.In Canada, the start time of the total solar eclipse is 3:12 p.m. ET and the path of totality ends at 4:16 p.m.
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