Locals in Metro Vancouver were left disappointed on Monday morning as the highly anticipated solar eclipse was obscured by thick clouds, depriving them of the opportunity to witness the rare celestial event.
Despite the cloudy conditions in Metro Vancouver, savvy sky-watchers had other options to view the eclipse through live streams or social media platforms.
Social media was abuzz with humor as residents poked fun at the extensive preparations for eclipse viewing in Vancouver given the uncooperative weather conditions. The forecast indicated continued rain throughout Monday and into Tuesday.
Vancouver Island‘s dental office even joined in on the eclipse excitement by sharing dental hygiene tips for post-meal care.
Local institutions such as the University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre had organized eclipse parties but cautioned the public to avoid direct eye contact with the event due to potential eye damage.
Amidst the disappointment, some individuals shared humorous takes on the situation, with images of cloudy skies captioned with jokes about attempting to view the eclipse through the thick cover.
One social media user shared a GIF of a person with fake bleeding eyes, jokingly claiming to have stared directly at the eclipse.
Although the weekend had brought clear skies, providing ideal eclipse-viewing conditions, Monday’s weather made it impossible for most residents to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon.
Residents took to social media to express their sadness at missing out on the rare event, with some sarcastically remarking on the difficulty of viewing an eclipse through a cloudy sky.
Notable local personalities like Stanley Q. Woodvine added to the humor with reminders to avoid staring at the clouds during eclipse watching.
Mark Cuzzetto shared a humorous photo of himself wearing sunglasses in the rain, capturing the essence of attempting to view the eclipse from Vancouver.
For the latest hyperlocal weather updates and forecasts, residents were encouraged to stay informed through V.I.A.’s Weatherhood.
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