Solar Eclipse Viewing @ Hare Winery Co

The upcoming full solar eclipse is one of the most breathtaking astronomical phenomena that we will be lucky enough to see in our lifetime. The last total eclipse experienced in Ontario was in 1979 and the next one won't happen again in Ontario until 2099! The 2024 path of totality takes us to Niagara’s wine region where the Faculty of Science will be hosting a solar eclipse viewing party at The Hare Wine Co.

Join astrophysicist and cosmologist Michael Hudson and other world-renowned researchers from the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics as they share the science behind solar eclipses and answer questions about the universe in which we live. In addition to using approved eclipse visors to watch the spectacle, guests will be encouraged to use our astronomy telescope we’ve positioned outside in the vineyards.

At full eclipse totality, our Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Brian McNamara, will lead our celebration with a ‘Toast to Totality”.

In case of rain, we’ll remain inside the great room of Hare and together with our astronomers, watch the eclipse progression from the live NASA stream.

*The first 70 registrants will receive a free Eclipse commemorative gift at the event

2:00 p.m. – Doors open @ The Hare Wine Co.

2:30 p.m. – Welcome and the Science of a Solar Eclipse presentation by Waterloo Astrophysicists

3:00 p.m. – Telelescope viewing in the vineyard

3:19 p.m. – Eclipse moment of totality and group celebration beverage

3:30 p.m. – Q&A session with expert(s)

4:00 p.m. – Wine tasting offered (optional)

4:30 p.m.  – Concluding remarks/event ends