On August 21, the shadow of the moon will sweep a path across the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina, covering more than 90 percent of the sun at 11:45 a.m. in Denver. The day marks a lot of firsts - the first total eclipse on American soil since 1991; the first on the mainland since 1979; and the first to sweep across the entire country since 1918.
Jefferson County Public Library is helping people safely view and learn about the eclipse. Donated solar eclipse glasses have been going fast throughout the metro area, but you can make your own pinhole viewer in order to look at the sun safely and protect your eyes.
Other Library events are scheduled, including programs on the history and physics of eclipses, DIY Labs to make your own viewers, and Library viewings on Aug. 21.
Visit jeffcolibrary.org for information.
Other helpful links:
- Make a pinhole viewer at home
- Animation of what the eclipse will look like in Denver
- Cool video about the eclipse
