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Shining a light: Solar eclipse education event for students, adults

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters
A total solar eclipse is coming. Here are some upcoming events to learn more about the science and safety of viewing the eclipse.
A total solar eclipse is coming. Here are some upcoming events to learn more about the science and safety of viewing the eclipse. Drew Rae Pexels

On April 8, certain parts of Ohio will experience five minutes of darkness during the afternoon as a total solar eclipse passes over the continent.

Want to learn about the history, safety and science of next month’s solar eclipse before it’s the day of?

Attend former Youngstown State University instructor Doug Fowler’s presentation on shining a light on the solar eclipse.

He worked in the YSU Department of Physics and Astronomy.

On April 8, certain parts of Ohio will experience five minutes of darkness during the afternoon as a total solar eclipse passes over the continent.
On April 8, certain parts of Ohio will experience five minutes of darkness during the afternoon as a total solar eclipse passes over the continent. Great American Eclipse

He’ll be at answering questions at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Girard Free Library, located at 105 E. Prospect St. in Girard.

The library’s asking participants to register ahead of time; call (330) 545-2508 to register.

They aren’t distributing eclipse glasses at this event.

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