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April 8, 2024
When? The Eclipse will begin around 2:11 pm and end around 4:36pm (peak at 3:26pm).
What? You will see a partial solar eclipse (about 91% of the sun will be covered).
Resources
Resources
Click on the pictures below to learn more about eclipses.
Elementary Solar Eclipse Presentation
Elementary Solar Eclipse Presentation
Are you ready to solve the mystery of solar eclipses?
Check out this slideshow on the left to learn more about this cosmic event that will occur on April 8th.
There are age appropriate book recommendations, videos, crafts and fun activities included!
Be SURE to check out the slides on Solar Eclipse safety!
PBS Learning Video: Ready Jet Go!
PBS Learning Video: Ready Jet Go!
Click on the picture on the left to watch a video of a total eclipse of the Sun that is coming to Boxwood Terrace!
Read About It!
Read About It!
Click on the picture on the left to read about what happens during a solar eclipse in English and in Spanish.
Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
Never look directly at the sun!
Never look directly at the sun!
Permanent eye damage, including blindness, may occur if you view the eclipse without eye protection.
Permanent eye damage, including blindness, may occur if you view the eclipse without eye protection.
Use eclipse glasses or solar viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 standards (sometimes written as ISO 12312-2:2015).
Find Out If Your Eclipse Glasses Are Safe
Create a pinhole viewer...
Create a pinhole viewer...
The safest way to view the eclipse! Click on the image above for directions on how to create one.
If you already have eclipse glasses...
Other Eclipse Viewing Options
There is also a livestream option.
April 8th Eclipse Balloon Live Stream
Local Events
Local Events
Eclipse Party at the Baldwin Public Library. Click on the picture on the left to get more information from the library's events page.
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