Hudson, MI – A rare solar eclipse is set to pass over North America in early April, and people everywhere are making plans to experience this astronomical phenomenon.
A total solar eclipse – when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, completely covering the surface of the sun – will cast a moon shadow across the United States, Canada and Mexico the afternoon of Monday, April 8th.
The total solar eclipse is viewable only from within the centerline – called the path of totality – and is estimated to last 3.5 to 4 minutes.
In Lenawee County… the Lake Hudson Recreation Area is hosting a viewing party for a near-total solar eclipse…99.3 %… at approximately 3:12 p.m. Visit Lenawee will provide free solar eclipse glasses, while supplies last, to all visitors in the beach parking lot.
No matter where you are when the eclipse occurs, remember to never look directly at the sun with your naked eye, even during a partial eclipse; always use certified eye protection. For more details and safety tips, check out NASA’s eclipse safety page.
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