The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the White Memorial Conservation Center are partnering to celebrate the 93% total eclipse that will pass through Litchfield on Monday, April 8!
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs only in a narrow path across Earth’s surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of miles wide. Although not in the path of totality, Litchfield will experience 93% totality!
There will be an Open House in the Museum from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (the Museum will be closed from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for our staff to enjoy the event.) There will be nature walks and a workshop to make your own pinhole camera for viewing. More surprises are in store as the event develops. To hold off your hunger while you wait for a turn at the telescopes, Hungry Bill will be serving up hot dogs and sausages to purchase! Bring a colander from home! We’ll show you how it can be used to view the eclipse! Bring a picnic! It’s fun for the whole family!
Don’t forget to purchase your Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses well in advance! They are available in the gift shop or can be purchased online here: Solar Eclipse Glasses FOR YOUR SAFETY…PLEASE DO NOT VIEW ANY PART OF THE ECLIPSE WITH THE NAKED EYE!
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Monday, April 8, 2024
The Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the White Memorial Conservation Center are partnering to celebrate the 93% total eclipse that will pass through Litchfield on Monday, April 8!
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs only in a narrow path across Earth’s surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of miles wide. Although not in the path of totality, Litchfield will experience 93% totality!
There will be an Open House in the Museum from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (the Museum will be closed from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for our staff to enjoy the event.) There will be nature walks and a workshop to make your own pinhole camera for viewing. More surprises are in store as the event develops. To hold off your hunger while you wait for a turn at the telescopes, Hungry Bill will be serving up hot dogs and sausages to purchase! Bring a colander from home! We’ll show you how it can be used to view the eclipse! Bring a picnic! It’s fun for the whole family!
Don’t forget to purchase your Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses well in advance! They are available in the gift shop or can be purchased online here: Solar Eclipse Glasses FOR YOUR SAFETY…PLEASE DO NOT VIEW ANY PART OF THE ECLIPSE WITH THE NAKED EYE!
Pre-register for the event here: MAGNIFICENT SOLAR ECLIPSE REGISTRATION!
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