On Monday, April 8th there will be a total solar eclipse that will cross the eastern side of Canada from southern Ontario, and Quebec towards the Maritimes, following the path of totality over two of our great lakes and the St. Lawrence River.
Millions of people throughout North American will be witnessing this rare celestial event, which won’t happen again over parts of Canada until 2044.
Depending on where you live, the Great North American Eclipse will take approximately 2 ½ hours in duration, with the actual total eclipse event lasting only 2-3 minutes.
You can check your city on this Eclipse Simulator to see the event times.
Watching it Safely
We all know that you cannot look in the direction of the sun without eye damage. So, if you are going to be participating in an Eclipse Watch Party, please ensure that you have proper eyewear. Many municipalities are offering free Solar Eclipse glasses, or you can purchase them at several camera retailers. Make sure that the legitimate eclipse glasses bear the manufacturer’s name and address on the label, and the ISO code IS 12312-2 is clearly noted. Eclipse glasses must not be scratched, torn or punctured.
If you don’t have your solar eyewear, or you are not able nor interested, you can watch the event on television or in the local media.
Or, you can have a little fun and create your own “fun in the bathtub” Solar Eclipse!
Instructions:
- Check out the actual solar eclipse times happening close to you, so you know when to start your bath.
- The complete process occurs over 2 ½ hours, starting around 2:00p in southern Ontario; however, you may not wish to be in the bathtub that long, unless you are really enjoying yourself. The inline heater helps to keep your water at your desired temperature, so stay in as long as you want!
- The total eclipse starts at 3:13p (for 2-3 minutes) in southern Ontario, and at 5:09p in Newfoundland.
- With your ComfortSeries™ chromatherapy lights turned on to yellow or red (sun) at 2p, use your bath scrunchie or round loofah (moon), and follow the timeline for complete totality using your bath lights.
Did you know that you can even do this without the water in the bathtub?
Maybe you are babysitting your grandkids, and looking for something fun to do. All you have to do is turn out the bathroom lights, sit in the bathtub, and turn on the chromatherapy lights, and follow the fun instructions above.
While this activity may seem silly, it’s still fun, and it gets you in your hydrotherapy tub for a massage session— for relaxation, and maybe reduce some aches and pains along the way.
Chromatherapy Tip:
When the sun is not shining as brightly in dreary weather, we can feel gloomy too. ComfortSeries™ chromatherapy lights are designed to assist with emotional wellness, and can help support your mental well-being using light therapy. Just sit in your ComfortSeries™ bathtub (with or without water) and turn on the chromatherapy lights, as often as you need.
For more information on ComfortSeries™ spa bathtubs and the healing benefits of Chromatherapy, scan the QR code with your digital device.
by American Standard Walk-in Tubs—Canada