EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The rare celestial event will take place on Monday, April 8, and is sure to draw the interest of many across northeastern and central PA.
Although the event is visible from our entire region (with the proper glasses, of course), two local observatories are holding gatherings to watch the 2024 solar eclipse in NEPA.
According to NASA, the eclipse will begin at 2:08 p.m. and will peak at 3:23 p.m. with 94.9% coverage.
2024 solar eclipse: Pennsylvania’s guide to viewing
Penn State Wilkes-Barre will host a solar eclipse viewing party at the Nesbitt Academic Commons from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
“This will be the last chance to see a solar eclipse cross the United States until 2045,” explained Violet Mager, observatory director.
The event that you need to pre-register for will feature solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last), live footage streaming from NASA, and an eclipse-themed exhibit in the Friedman Art Gallery, according to their website. Visit the Penn State Wilkes-Barre website to register for the event.
In Lackawanna County, Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari Astronomical Observatory announced they will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
"The Observatory will have telescopes with solar filters and solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing will be available", according to Keystone College's website.
For more information, contact Jo-Ann Kamichitis at (570) 945-8402, observatory@keystone.edu or visit http://www.keystone.edu/observatory/.
The eclipse will conclude at 4:35 p.m. For more information on the 2024 eclipse visit NASA's website.
