Solar Eclipse 2024: Here’s what we know about today’s event
Happy eclipse day! Good morning and welcome to your Morning Matters.
We’re dedicating today’s newsletter to news of the eclipse from Mahoning Matters reporters and McClatchy partners.
The eclipse will make its way across the area this afternoon. Areas in Trumbull County will see totality around 3:15 p.m.
We would love to see and use your pictures and videos in today’s coverage of the event.
Email them with your name, and a short description of what’s happening to news@mahoningmatters.com.
Today, we have predictions of when the eclipse will be visible through Ohio, how local officials are prepared to deal with bigger crowds in Trumbull County with the total eclipse there, the latest forecast from the National Weather Service as of Sunday night, an eclipse expert tells us how to watch the event.
In addition we have advice on how to make do-it-yourself eclipse viewing devices, the value of eye safety, where is the path of the eclipse, do you need glasses if you are out of the path of totality, why some think the eclipse could mark the return of Jesus Christ to the world, the eclipse’s impact on pets, how to get last-minute glasses from the WRTA and free Frostys to celebrate the eclipse from Wendy’s.
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Have a great Monday!
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Up to 15,000 more people could be in Trumbull for the eclipse. Here’s how to stay safe
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Read more here.
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It is unclear about how exactly clear the skies will be Monday afternoon for the solar eclipse in the Mahoning Valley
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‘Eclipse’ author gives advice about watching today’s event
“Eclipse” author Bryan Brewer talks with us about Monday’s solar event.
Read more here.
DIY solar eclipse viewers: How to make devices using things you already have at home
With the total lunar eclipse coming up on April 8, folks are definitely going to want to get the best look at the phenomenon, but there are necessary precautions you must take. Most importantly, you can never look directly at the sun without protection, but we have you covered in protective eye wear, no matter what your budget or crafting expertise is.
Read more here.
How important is eye safety during a solar eclipse?
How damaged can your eyes get if you look at the solar eclipse without proper protection?
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This is the path of the total solar eclipse across the U.S.
Parts of North America will go dark on Monday because the total solar eclipse will pass overhead. The rare celestial phenomenon will occur Monday, the first time since 2017 and won’t happen again for the next few decades.
Read more here.
Other solar eclipse stories of interest
Solar eclipse: I’m not in the path of totality - do I still need to wear eclipse glasses?
Why some believe the solar eclipse could signal the end of the world
‘Do not stop on the side of the highway to watch the eclipse:’ Ohio official warns drivers
WRTA providing free eclipse glasses for an hour before the eclipse at Federal Station spot
Wendy’s celebrating the upcoming solar eclipse with free Frostys for all
Area solar eclipse events to check out today
Mahoning County
- There’s an eclipse viewing party for Rich Center of Autism students, families and staff at 1 - 4 p.m. on the outdoor basketball court in the center of the Youngstown State University campus.
The YSU Ward Beecher Planetarium is co-hosting a total solar eclipse viewing at Foxconn EV System; gates will open for entry at 1 p.m. and the event will conclude at 4 p.m. at 2300 Hallock Young Road SW in Lordstown. No early entry will be permitted.
Grab lunch at Kennsington Grille’s Total Solar Eclipse Luncheon from noon - 3 p.m. Total Solar Eclipse Luncheon package includes special eclipse viewing glasses and a lunch buffet for $25 per person plus tax and gratuity. Tickets are available for purchase at Kennsington Grille.
Trumbull County
- The Cortland Celestial Celebration is set from noon to 4 p.m. on West Main Street in Cortland
- Party at The Grand Resort of the Avalon Inn, at 9520 East Market Street, Howland with music, food and drink specials (No DJ or live band, just the tunes on the speakers) Eclipse glasses are available, and there will be designated viewing areas.
- A celestial spectacle event is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Kinsman Free Public Library, at 6420 Church St. The library will be distributing protective viewing glasses(while supplies last), enjoying live music and activities. The library will be closed from2-4 p.m. during the event.
- Skyway Drive-in, at North Leavitt Road in Warren Township, will have a special feature event, welcoming guests to watch the solar eclipse. Laser tag and concessions will be offered, but viewers will need to bring their own pair of eclipse glasses. The theater will open to guests at 1 p.m., ahead of the eclipse time around3:15 p.m. The viewing duration for that location is expected to last for roughly two minutes and 10 seconds.
- The Eclipse at Eastwood event in Niles is set for 2–4 p.m. in the Mudslingers parking lot near Hobby Lobby at 825 Great East Plaza. There will be activities for family fun including a bounce house, face painting and eclipse glasses to watch the spectacle.
- An eclipse viewing celebration is set for 2 to 4 p.m. at Warren G. Harding’s Mollenkopf Stadium, near the intersection of East Atlantic Street and Elm Road in Warren.
- For $8 per person, watch the eclipse with all you can play putt-putt miniature golf at 2 - 6 p.m. at Putt Putt of Warren, located at 3937 Youngstown Warren Road SE in Warren.
Columbiana County
- The taproom opens at noon at Birdfish Brewing for a solar eclipse on the patio party with Black Hole Suds on tap until 9 p.m.
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