Get ready to bask in the awe-inspiring celestial dance of the sun and moon! On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be seen through Mexico, the eastern half of the U.S., and Canada. It will only be a partial eclipse in Los Angeles, North, Central, and South America. Please do not look directly into the solar eclipse without proper eyewear protection.
What Is A Solar Eclipse?
According to the Griffith Observatory, as seen from Earth, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and fully or partially blocks the Sun. In a partial eclipse, the Moon and Sun are not exactly in line, and only a portion of the Sun’s disc is blocked.
When To Catch The Partial Solar Eclipse:
As mentioned above, Los Angeles will witness a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin around 10:06 a.m. PST. The maximum eclipse is at 11:12 a.m. and is expected to end at 12:21 p.m.
Where To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Los Angeles:
Typically Pasadena City College invites folks out to watch the eclipse through solar telescopes and eclipse glasses! Guests will also be able to participate in activities like pinhole camera making and phases of the moon demos. Stay tuned for details.
This time around, the Griffith Observatory isn’t hosting an in-person viewing. However, they are hosting a live online broadcast of the total solar eclipse from Belton, Texas, on Monday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., PST. You can tune in here.
How To Safely Watch The Partial Solar Eclipse At Home:
The Griffith Observatory also wants folks to know that you can purchase eclipse glasses or Solarama devices before April 8 in person at the observatory or online.
Please know that proper eye protection is important to shield the eyes from blinding solar radiation. Looking directly at the solar eclipse will cause severe and even permanent eye damage. If you do not have solar eclipse glasses on hand, you can still experience the eclipse by using the pinhole method. Pinhole projection is when sunlight passes through a small opening to project the solar image onto a nearby surface. A favorite way is grabbing two index cards, poking one with a hole and the other used as a projector.
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