Get Ready for the 2024 Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth. As the Moon blocks the Sun's light, it casts a shadow on part of the Earth. When the Moon blocks all the Sun's light, it is a total eclipse.

SAFETY FIRST: Looking at the intense light from the sun, even for just a few seconds, can cause permanent damage to the retina – part of the eye directly responsible for vision. Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a solar eclipse can cause retinal burns called solar retinopathy.

CCS is providing eclipse glasses to all CCS students that will be sent home before spring break. Post a selfie to our Instagram page wearing your glasses! Use the hashtag: #TotalEclipseCCS

Columbus Solar Eclipse Times:

• The partial eclipse starts at 1:55 p.m.
• Time of totality begins at 3:11 p.m.
• Duration of totality: Roughly 2 minutes
• The partial eclipse ends at 4:28 p.m.

Join a Central Ohio Watch Party:

• Join COSI and the Columbus Metropolitan Library for a FREE watch party with hands-on science activities about space and the eclipse.
• With regular Columbus Zoo and Aquarium admission, enjoy two minutes of total darkness at the zoo's Solar Eclipse Solar-bration
• Explore more Central Ohio watch parties

Click the links below to download the Solar Eclipse flyer in your native language.

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