Annular Eclipse Viewing Party | Richmond Memorial Library

Calling all space and science geeks!

Join Richmond Memorial Library staff the afternoon of Saturday Oct 14 to watch the partial annular eclipse. We will have our Sun Spotter telescope available for viewing, science stations to learn about citizen science and how you can help record data for NASA, lawn games, Genny the Cow, Genesee County's Eclipse mascot will be on hand for pictures, and with a supply of GeneSEEtheEclipse commemorative eclipse glasses for participants.

An Annular Eclipse occurs when the Moon obscures all but an outer ring of the Sun. For this reason, glasses must always be worn for viewing, even in areas that are in the direct path. GeneSEEtheEclipse commemorative ISO certified-safe eclipse glasses will be given to each participant along with information about the April 5-8, 2024 celebrations being planned.

When you look up, do NOT remove eye protection at any point, The moon will partially cover the sun. Looking directly at the sun can cause serious damage to your eyesight or blindness.

In our area:
Begins at 11:58am, Ends at 2:27pm (2 hr 29 min)
Maximum at 1:12pm
Cannot remove eye protection at any point
The moon will partially cover the sun