Remember, it's never safe to stare directly at the sun.
"It is very important to protect your eyes. We cannot stress that enough. But if you take the correct precautions, you, too, can enjoy this once-in-a-generation event," says Michael Zegans, MD, an Ophthalmologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
All students at Indian River School will receive a pair of official eclipse viewing glasses.
On April 8, 2024, New Hampshire will be one of only 13 states to experience an awe-inspiring, (for many of us) ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME event.
For 3 minutes and 15 seconds, skies will dim, temperatures will drop, and the country will pause to watch as the Moon passes over the light of the Sun, completely blocking its light in an phenomenon known as a Total Solar Eclipse.
Want to know what the eclipse might look like in your location? Click here to view an eclipse simulation for your town.
What is an eclipse?
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. On average, one happens somewhere on the Earth only once every 1.5 years.
When will we see another Total Solar Eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States won't happen until August 23, 2044. In the U.S., the path of totality will cross over Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Despite me battling Covid from home that week, our Read Across America week was a huge success! Thank you to all the students and teachers that participated in our events.
Farewell from Mrs. H Dear Indian River School Families, It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you of my departure from Indian Riv...
