Lethbridge looks to the skies at partial solar eclipse

People across North America had their eyes, camera, and telescopes fixed on the sun Monday, as we had the opportunity to witness a solar eclipse,  an awe-inspiring event that captivated observers of all ages. Perry Sabey with the Lethbridge Astronomy Society says solar eclipses are not uncommon, but this one was particularly special, despite it only being a partial eclipse from southern Alberta’s vantage point.

Sabey adds, if you were hoping to see a full eclipse on Monday, there’s still a chance. But you’re going to have to wait 20 years.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon travels between an observer and the sun, meaning for that moment in time, the Earth, moon and sun become aligned.

Naveen Day

Naveen's career in broadcast and production spans close to 30 years. Prior to his move to Alberta, he was Senior Producer for two factual entertainment shows for Shaw and BellMTS, which were produced in his hometown of Winnipeg. He also served as a Producer and Production Supervisor at one of Canada's largest and fastest growing churches, and helped lead a production team of 75 volunteers. Naveen came on board with the team at Bridge City News in 2018 and performs on both sides of the camera lens as Producer, Editor, Production Coordinator, Back-up Anchor, Interview Host, and Video Journalist. In February 2022, Naveen went to Ottawa to provide daily, boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Freedom Convoy - an experience he describes as a monumental moment in Canadian history. Naveen is a two-time Communicator Awards recipient. In 2023, he won the Excellence Award for a piece he did on Alberta's Disability workers, and in 2024, he won again for a story titled, "New Smile, New Life".

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