S. Ontario school boards reschedule P.A. days to coincide with solar ...
Published on Feb. 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
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Feb. 1, 2024, 4:45 PM
The school boards cited possible safety and transportation concerns related to the eclipse.
So far, eight Ontario school boards have decided to reschedule professional activity (P.A.) days to coincide with the April 8 solar eclipse.
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the latest to join in, voting Tuesday to move the P.A. day that had been set for April 19.
Other schools that will close to students on the day of the eclipse include Halton District School Board (HDSB), Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), Peel District School Board (PDSB), Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB), Durham District School Board (DDSB), Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNC Catholic).
Total eclipseOn Monday, April 8 afternoon, the Sun, Moon, and Earth will perfectly align, producing a total solar eclipse.
During the eclipse, the Moon's shadow will darken Earth, moving from southwest to northeast across North America.
While eclipses aren't uncommon in Canada, this will be the first time since February 26, 1979 that millions of Canadians have a chance to see a total solar eclipse close to home, writes Weather Network science writer Scott Sutherland.
