On Monday, April 8 there will be no school for Jamesville-DeWitt students. On that day, New York State will be part of a total solar eclipse, joining just ten other states in this event. This will be the first time since 1925 that New York experiences a total solar eclipse, and the next time will not be until 2079.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon’s shadow fully blocks sunlight, resulting in a breathtaking natural phenomenon. Temperatures may drop by 10-20 degrees during the eclipse window. Nationwide, the eclipse will happen between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with the most noticeable moments happening between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. across New York State.
Here are the estimated times for the J-D area:
Start of Partial: 2:09 p.m.
Start of Totality: 3:23:16 p.m.
End of Totality: 3:24:21 p.m.
End of Eclipse: 4:34 p.m.
Since Jamesville is located right on the southern edge of the shadow, some lower parts of the district will not get to see the sun entirely covered.
The solar eclipse brings with it a collection of possible dangers. Just like other days of the year, staring at the sun can cause permanent eye damage. Due to this, it is highly recommended that everyone uses solar eclipse glasses to view the eclipse. Every J-D student will be provided with a pair of ISO-approved solar eclipse glasses.
If you would like to learn more about the solar eclipse, there are some incredible resources available online. A few are listed below.
Nasa Live Stream – April 8 live stream
Visit Syracuse – local eclipse information
The Great American Eclipse – simulation of eclipse