By now you’ve heard the buzz about the total solar eclipse happening on April 8. Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the spectacle, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies?
Unfortunately, April skies in Canada — and particularly those areas along the path of totality — tend to experience frequent cloud cover. But that doesn’t mean one should lose hope.
“April is not the best month for observing astronomical phenomena in Canada,” said David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. “Further, the jet stream is changing positions from winter to summer patterns.