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Lawrence will have a view of a partial solar eclipse Saturday, and a few observation events are planned around town.
From our location, the moon will block about 71% of the sun at the peak of the eclipse, which will be around 11:49 a.m.
Wherever you view the eclipse, don’t forget to protect your eyes.
KU’s department of physics and astronomy will welcome the public to view the eclipse with department telescopes. The observation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 on the north side of Malott Hall, 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive.
“For a partial eclipse, it’s hard to tell that anything is going on unless you look at the sun with eclipse glasses or a solar telescope,” Jennifer Delgado, associate teaching professor of physics and astronomy at KU, said in a KU news release. “With a telescope, you can see just how much of the sun is being blocked and even see some sunspots. We’re excited to share our telescopes on campus so everyone can safely view this pretty unique sight.”
The Astronomy Associates of Lawrence will also hold a viewing from 10:24 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Saturday on the Lawrence Public Library lawn, 725 Vermont St.
“The only thing people need to bring is their family and friends,” Rick Heschmeyer, president of AAL, said via email. “We will have everything they will need to view the eclipse on site. Having said that, if they have eclipse glasses they can certainly bring those along.”
Vinland Valley Nursery invites folks out to 1606 North 600 Road, which is about a 15- to 20-minute drive south of Lawrence, for an eclipse viewing gathering. That’s set to begin at 10 a.m.
“Cider and baked goods will be available in the Coffee Bar. Bring your folding chair,” the nursery recommends on its Facebook event page. “Free viewing glasses will be available while supplies last!”
Catch a broadcast
An Emporia State University professor will livestream the eclipse from New Mexico. That stream will be accessible via hornet365.com/hornetcams. The broadcast will run from 10:10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
From that location, the eclipse will create the “ring of fire” effect.
NASA will also broadcast the eclipse from Kerrville, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Here’s an eclipse viewing safety tip sheet from NASA. Find out more on NASA’s website at science.nasa.gov/eclipses.
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