3 zodiac signs that are reborn after the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

Yesterday, on April 8, the sky greeted us with a spectacular astronomical event: the solar eclipse. This eclipse brings with it not only a fascinating cosmic spectacle, but also a profound and transformative energy that will influence various aspects of our lives. For certain signs, especially Aries, Taurus and Leo, this eclipse will mark the beginning of a period of rebirth and revival, bringing with it new opportunities and significant changes in their lives.

Their heyday is coming

Aries

For Aries natives, the solar eclipse brings the opportunity to let go of old habits and focus on what brings them happiness and fulfillment. It is a good time for mental clarity and making important decisions regarding career, relationships and personal development. Aries are encouraged to listen to their intuition and follow their passions, which will guide them to new beginnings and remarkable achievements.

Taurus

For Taurus, the solar eclipse marks the beginning of a deep inner journey that will guide them towards authenticity and personal growth. It is the ideal time to assess their values and priorities and make significant changes in their lives based on them. Tauruses are encouraged to take risks and open themselves up to new experiences, which will lead them to a state of long-term harmony and fulfillment.

Lions

For Leo natives, the solar eclipse brings the opportunity to express their true essence and creativity in bold new ways. It's a good time to explore your talents and passions and follow your dreams with courage and determination. Leos are encouraged to express their true will and take on roles as leaders and innovators, which will guide them to success and recognition in their fields of interest.

The solar eclipse on April 8 brings with it a powerful and transformative energy that will influence different aspects of our lives. For Aries, Taurus and Leo, this eclipse marks the beginning of a period of rebirth and revival, bringing with it new opportunities and significant changes in their lives. Through authentic expression, mental clarity, and creative exploration, these signs will find their way to fulfillment and success in the coming months.

The eclipse of the century. What you need to know about the April 8 eclipse (II)

this is a follow up of a prevoius post

Another factor that explains why total solar eclipses are so rare is the tilt of the natural satellite's orbit. “The orbital plane of the Moon is inclined, relative to the orbital plane of the Earth, by approximately five degrees,” says the astrophysicist. We can therefore see the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun without it being perfectly aligned with the Sun. »

A total solar eclipse occurs approximately every 18 months on Earth. In Quebec, the last one dates back to 1972. To find out when the next eclipses visible from Canada will take place in the next millennium, select a city below!

What will happen on April 8?

So what can we expect on April 8? Let's dissect each of the stages of this total solar eclipse.

2:14 p.m. – The partial eclipse begins, a little over an hour before the start of the totality phase. During this time, the Moon gradually covers the Sun. This quietly takes the shape of a crescent in the sky. “At the beginning, we see almost nothing, unless we look with the appropriate glasses, thanks to which we will notice that a small piece of the Sun is slightly hidden,” underlines Mr. Lamontagne.

2:43 p.m. – As the Sun is covered by the Moon (“at least 70%”), the Sun’s crescent becomes more and more evident. We can also notice this shape without having to stare at the Sun: just look at the ground! The shadows of the trees and their many branches will be dotted with luminous crescents. “We will start to notice that the light becomes a little weaker, a bit like at the end of the day,” adds Robert Lamontagne.

3:10 p.m. – About fifteen minutes before the start of the totality phase, we begin to notice a change in the air. The sky slowly darkens, and the colors take on darker, grayish tones. The climate is also starting to be affected. Then, as darkness sets in and light becomes scarce, we begin to observe a change in behavior in the animals.

3:24 p.m. – Totality is imminent. The Sun is almost entirely hidden by the Moon, and the solar corona begins to appear. We can see bands of shadow, characterized by movements of light and darkness on flat surfaces. “But as long as there is a small part of the Sun that is not hidden, we are still in the daytime. The sky is not black, we do not see stars or planets in the sky,” explains the astrophysicist.

By observing the Sun with appropriate glasses just before the start of totality, we will also see small points of light around the Moon, the Baily grains, caused by the light of the Sun shining through the mountainous terrain of our satellite natural. When only one of these grains remains visible, just before the Sun disappears, it gives the illusion of a diamond ring in the sky.

4:36 p.m. – The partial eclipse ends. For those who missed the event in Montreal, the date for the next total solar eclipse will be in 2205!

“There is an almost spiritual aspect to seeing this,” describes Robert Lamontagne, who has already witnessed total solar eclipses outside Quebec. “It’s an impressive phenomenon to see night coming in broad daylight. There are very, very few humans who have seen this. [...] For the vast majority of people, it will only happen once in their life, or so. »

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The eclipse of the century. What you need to know about the April 8 eclipse (I)

On Monday, April 8, southern Quebec will witness an unprecedented cosmic phenomenon: the sky will darken in the middle of the afternoon, a first in 92 years in Montreal. But what is a solar eclipse? What to expect that day? And when will the next eclipses of this kind occur in Quebec? Decryption.

Let's quickly recall a few facts: the Moon, the Earth's natural satellite, revolves around the planet in approximately one month, while the latter completes its revolution around the Sun in one year. When these three stars are aligned, we then witness an eclipse, explains astrophysicist Robert Lamontagne.

“In the case of a solar eclipse, the Earth, the Moon and the Sun are aligned” in this precise order, explains the man who has long been director of the telescope at the Mont-Mégantic Observatory. “So the Moon is exactly between us and the Sun. It’s a bit like when we walk outside and it’s sunny: we see our shadow [on the ground]. In this case, it is the shadow of the Moon which happens to touch the Earth. »

The dimensions of the Moon and the Sun as well as their respective distance from the Earth mean that the two stars appear to be approximately the same size in the sky. During a total eclipse, the Moon perfectly covers the Sun, completely hiding it from view for a period of time. That of April 8 will last approximately three minutes.

We can sometimes witness an annular solar eclipse, where the Moon takes up less space in the sky and reveals a ring of light around it as it passes in front of the Sun. The next eclipse visible from Quebec will take place in 2048.

The opposite phenomenon, that is to say when the Earth is aligned between the Sun and the Moon, gives rise to a lunar eclipse (the next one will take place in March 2025 in Canada). The portion of the Moon hidden by the Earth then takes on a reddish tint, the result of solar rays refracted by the Earth's atmosphere. Given the larger size of planet Earth compared to its natural satellite, it is much more common to observe lunar eclipses than solar eclipses, underlines Mr. Lamontagne.

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Zodiac signs that will be lucky in the next 6 months of 2024. Their fate changes after the solar eclipse on April 8

The solar eclipse on April 8 brings new major changes in the lives of several signs in the European horoscope. Their lives can change radically, especially since these natives realize the importance of change and choose to raise their level of quality of life.

Love, money, health and solving many problems are announced to be the main changes. Find out from the lines below if your zodiac sign can also be counted among them.

Aries give the blow on the financial plan

People born under this zodiac sign choose to let go of the lifestyle that holds them back and gives them no advantage. Many of them probably choose to leave their current job for a much better one. Also, as far as natives with an entrepreneurial spirit are concerned, chances are high that they will open their own business or partner with a partner.

Cancers get out of toxic relationships

The love plan targets these natives in the coming period. Many who become aware that they are in toxic relationships will find the courage to get out of them.

Libras solve several age-old problems

It's time for Libras to do justice to them and fix more stressful situations in their lives. It may be a conflict about an injustice done to them. If Libras have lost hope by now, solutions will appear shortly.

Capricorns get rid of several health problems

These natives find the cure for various autoimmune diseases they face. Their frustration and all their pains may come to an end in the coming period. Capricorns who face financial problems, on the other hand, will have a big surprise.

Virgos' lives change for the better

Many natives of this zodiac sign will experience immense joy. Whether we're talking about the birth of a child or other family changes, Virgos will know they've hit the jackpot.

Bulls fulfill their biggest dream

Determination, self-discipline and the need to radically change their lives will lead Taurus to give up environments and people that stop their evolution. The time has come for a new chapter of their lives to begin in the next period.

April 8 Total Solar Eclipse that fascinates North America (I)

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thereby completely or partially obscuring the solar disk for an observer on Earth.

How do solar eclipses occur? 

The Moon revolves around the Earth, and the Earth and Moon revolve around the Sun. Sometimes it happens that the Moon interposes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking its light.

Eclipses are not only interesting for the general public, but also for researchers, because they are a good opportunity to study the solar corona, a region that is generally difficult to analyze precisely because the sun is so bright.

​Solar eclipses are special events and people can't wait to see them, but few eclipses have generated as much interest as the one that will be visible from North America on April 8. For some cities it will be the biggest event in recent decades and millions of people will come to the area where it will be night for a few minutes. Why is this eclipse special?

This solar eclipse is special because the band of totality, i.e. the area where it will be dark in broad daylight, is several thousand km long and even more than 180 km wide.

In addition, the Sun will be covered for longer: the 2017 eclipse had a maximum coverage of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, and the April 8, 2024 eclipse will have a maximum of 4 minutes and 28 seconds. There will be 3 minutes and 51 seconds of darkness in Dallas, two seconds less in Indianapolis, and three and a half minutes in Niagara Falls. NASA has a lot of information about the eclipse, and to see it you can go here.

In most cases, inside the band of totality - if you go 40km towards its center - you can get an extra 90 seconds of darkness during the eclipse, which isn't bad at all for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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