Eclipsed in Wonder: A Journey through Solar Phenomena In-Person / Online
Prepare for the April 8th solar eclipse! This will be Maine's first total solar eclipse since July 1963. The next total eclipse visible from Maine won't occur until May 1, 2079!
Why do eclipses occur? Why are they rare (or are they)? What can we expect to see? Even though the eclipse won't be total in southern Maine, the event still promises to be spectacular.
We'll also discuss the entire timeline: from first contact to maximum to the final contact. We're expecting the April 8th eclipse to be the most watched eclipse in world history! Join us as we prepare for this celestial spectacle.
Edward Herrick-Gleason is the director of the Southworth Planetarium at the University of Southern Maine. He writes the "Wandering Astronomer" blog, which was entitled "The Daily Astronomer" until he became lazy. He has occasionally appeared as a guest on public radio's "Maine Calling" and is a contributor to "Astronomy" Magazine.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures Nature Zoom Option
