Weekend of N.B. eclipse events lead into Monday’s big spectacle

A weekend of eclipse-related events across New Brunswick will lead into Monday’s big spectacle.

A weekend of eclipse-related events across New Brunswick will lead into Monday’s big spectacle.

In addition to multiple public viewing events on April 8, special multi-day festivals following the themes of space, science, and spirituality will tee-up the eclipse.

Miramichi’s ‘Total Eclipse Totale’ features the Astronomy East Conference, two nights of live music stages, and a special drone show.

On Saturday night, about 70 drones will form images in a co-ordinated sound performance over the Miramichi Airport.

“We think that’s going to be a big hit,” says Miramichi Mayor, Adam Lordon, in an interview. 

The Miramichi Airport will also serve as a public viewing location for Monday’s eclipse.

“It’s going to be like a big drive-in movie theatre for these events that are going to be taking place, so the community and our visitors can gather and experience all of this together,” says Lordon.