A solar eclipse is an event that has been recorded by astrologists and romanticists for centuries.
For some, it's a spiritual and religious moment, but for Antoine Garwah, next week's solar eclipse is a beautiful portrait of the power of physics.
"Its natural phenomenon," said Garwah, Science Timmins CEO.
"Anyone who watches a tsunami or an earthquake, it's not going to happen every day."
The most recent complete solar eclipse occurred over North America 38 years ago.
"The moon will be in between the sun and the earth, so the shadow of the moon on the earth will give you the eclipse, either total eclipse or percentages. In Timmins, we'll have about a 70% eclipse."
Karina Douglas wants to make sure everyone in the community gets the chance to take it in.
"It's the first time we've seen a sort of significant one in a while," said Karina Douglas, Timmins Public Library reference librarian.
That's why she's been hosting information sessions at the library for those wishing to get the best view; while also staying safe.
"The hidden UV light, you don't actually realize that you're damaging your eyes until it's too late and you actually have no pain receptors in your retinas, so you can end up with sun burned eyes and damage," Douglas said.
Science Timmins is offering up special eclipse viewing glasses for those wishing to stare at the sun.
Staff will be at Gillies Lake next Monday at around 1 p.m. to help safely show people the beauty of the eclipse and explain the science behind it.
