A Newfoundland island discovered by Captain Cook prepares to celebrate rare celestial event In the remote town of Burgeo on the east coast of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, some residents are enthusiastically waiting to view Monday's rare solar eclipse and recreate the history of an island named by Captain James Cook. British explorer Captain Cook, who was in Newfoundland in 1766 witnessed the solar eclipse of Aug. 5 while conducting astronomical observations and called the place Eclipse Island. The seaside town of Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada is seen two days before a total solar eclipse April 6, 2024. Michael Ward/Handout via REUTERS On Monday, the residents of the fishing town near the now uninhabited Eclipse Island will gather to celebrate the celestia...
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A million enthusiasts expected at Niagara Falls to witness rare solar eclipse Canada's Niagara region has proactively declared a state of emergency ahead of a rare total solar eclipse on April 8 that is expected to gather massive crowds to areas in and around the region's popular waterfalls. From vintage train rides costing almost $4,000 per person to hotel rooms listed at $1,600 a night, businesses in and around majestic Niagara Falls are preparing to cash in on the April 8 total solar eclipse - with around a million visitors expected. ourists view mist rising from the Horseshoe Falls while visiting Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada March 22, 2024. REUTERS/Wa Lone The dramatic waterfall, situated along the Canadian-U.S. border, is in the path of the eclipse, and many people are ...
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