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The big day is here and those in the path are ready to sit back and watch nature s wonder as the total solar eclipse passes through parts of North America, including in Montreal and southern Quebec.
People gathered across southern Quebec Monday to get a rare view of a total solar eclipse. Parts of the province will have a front-row seat for the phenomenon, which occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking out sunlight for a brief period.
As Montrealers prepare to witness the sun s total eclipse on April 8, some experts have pointed out that the celestial phenomenon has prompted many myths throughout the years.