How are people in Connecticut celebrating the solar eclipse on April 8?
People throughout the country will celebrate the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
That day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. In addition to the U.S., the eclipse will pass over Mexico and Canada. States in the path of the eclipse are Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
This will be the last total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. until 2044. The last one was Aug. 21, 2017.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Norwich beginning at 2:14 p.m. on April 8. At that time, the moon will become visible over the sun’s disk, according to TimeAndDate.com.
Here’s how people in Connecticut will celebrate this rare occurrence.
Killingly Public Library, 25 Westcott Road, Danielson
From March 1 through April 30, the Killingly Public Library will hold its Discover the Solar Eclipse reading challenge. Participants can earn badges for reading books. The more participants read and engage in activities, the more badges they can unlock. Those interested can register on the Killingly Public Library’s website or through the Beanstack app.
In addition, the Killingly Public Library will hold an event on Saturday, April 6 called “Preparing for the Solar Eclipse.” This program, which is geared towards children ages 6 to 10, is designed to provide facts and information about the eclipse and prepare children for what to expect. Registration is required. To register for the event, fill out the form on the library’s website or call 860-779-5383.
Solar eclipse viewing, 301 Great Neck Road, Waterford
Come and learn all about the solar eclipse and participate in activities with CT State Parks, CT State Library, UConn Extension, Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment and Camp Harkness staff and volunteers. This event will take place from 1 to 4:45 p.m. on April 8.
To allow access to both parks and the beach, the program will take place at Camp Harkness, Harkness Memorial State Park and Waterford Beach.
Parking will be at Camp Harkness, 301 Great Neck Road in Waterford. Participants should look for signs directing them to the event.
Solar telescopes as well as eclipse viewing glasses (while supplies last) will be available at the event. Luigies Pizza and Jumping Cow Ice Cream will be available to purchase. Guests can also visit the job fair while at the event.
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford
The Connecticut Science Center in Hartford will host eclipse activities throughout the day on April 8. There will be a live viewing, as well as interactive exhibits and activities. There will also be a livestream of the total solar eclipse in the theater at the science center.
More: When is the 2024 total solar eclipse? Your guide to glasses, forecast, where to watch.
Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium, 355 Prospect St., New Haven
A viewing party for the partial solar eclipse will take place at Yale University’s Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium. A limited supply of eclipse glasses will be given out at the event, so guests should bring their own just in case.
Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham
The Durham Public Library will host two events that pertain to the solar eclipse on April 8.
On Monday, April 1, guests will learn how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse during “The Eclipse and the Spring Sky” event. Every attendee will receive a pair of glasses to view the eclipse on April 8.
On April 8, the library will host an eclipse viewing party, complete with interactive activities as well as arts and crafts. To register for both events, visit the Durham Public Library’s website.
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This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Solar eclipse events in Conn. at Killingly, Durham Library, also Yale
