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Canada Post released a commemorative stamp today, celebrating the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, which will darken skies across parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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This is Canada Post’s inaugural depiction of a solar eclipse.
This event, marking a rare occasion when the path of totality crosses North America’s three largest countries, will not occur again in Canada until 2044.
The eclipse’s path will cover specific areas in Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.
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Historically viewed with superstition, a total solar eclipse happens when the moon aligns perfectly between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow and obscuring the sun completely for a brief period. The phenomenon, lasting around two hours with the peak moment of totality lasting only a few minutes, showcases the sun’s chromosphere and corona in a stunning visual display.
Designed by Richard Nalli-Petta and illustrated by Michal Karcz, with printing by Colour Innovations, the stamp features an image of the sun in totality, a line depicting the eclipse’s path across Canada, and a photomontage of geographical landmarks along the route, including Niagara Falls, the Hopewell Rocks, and Spillars Cove.
The stamp features a unique spot-gloss varnish that emits a glow under black light, presenting the eclipse against a backdrop of a darkened sky.
For Collectors:
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The release comprises 200,000 booklets of 10 Permanent domestic rate stamps and 6,000 Official First Day Covers, which were cancelled in Niagara Falls, Ontario—one of the first Canadian locations to witness the eclipse.
Total Solar Eclipse: Official First Day Cover: $1.92
Total Solar Eclipse booklet of 10 Permanent™ stamps: $9.20
