Total Eclipse of the Sun

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  • Wed, 03/13/2024 - 2:00pm
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  Age Groups Adult
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Total Eclipse of the Sun. Join us for a Special Presentation ahead of the Solar Eclipse that will take place on APRIL 8.

Join us on March 13 at 2 PM for this presentation that explains the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.

The physics and geometry of an eclipse will be explained, including the relative motion of the Moon, Earth, and Sun. Also covered will be the continued importance of eclipses to the scientific community, as well as the importance of this particular eclipse. Safe watching sources of information will be provided.

Presented by NASA Senior Aerospace Engineer Craig H. Williams.

Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.


OTHER RELATED DATES/LINKS/INFORMATION:

More Information: Historical information and fun facts on the Ohio Total Solar Eclipse.

March 2024: StoryWalk® at Stevens Park will feature the book A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse by Kate Allen Fox.

Monday, April 1 (11 AM & 6 PM): Storytime will feature a solar eclipse-themed story in the Children's Room of the Library.

Monday, April 8 (Closing at NOON): Information on the library's limited hours of operation on that day.

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Add to Calendar 2024-03-13 14:00:00 2024-03-13 14:00:00 Total Eclipse of the Sun Join us on March 13 at 2 PM for this presentation that explains the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024.The physics and geometry of an eclipse will be explained, including the relative motion of the Moon, Earth, and Sun. Also covered will be the continued importance of eclipses to the scientific community, as well as the importance of this particular eclipse. Safe watching sources of information will be provided.Presented by NASA Senior Aerospace Engineer Craig H. Williams.Registration is required at 330-652-1704, ext. 3.OTHER RELATED DATES/LINKS/INFORMATION:More Information: Historical information and fun facts on the Ohio Total Solar Eclipse.March 2024: StoryWalk® at Stevens Park will feature the book A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse by Kate Allen Fox.Monday, April 1 (11 AM & 6 PM): Storytime will feature a solar eclipse-themed story in the Children's Room of the Library.Monday, April 8 (Closing at NOON): Information on the library's limited hours of operation on that day. Birthplace Home McKinley Memorial Library malleman@mcklib.org America/New_York public