The Science Cafe event at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, August 10th, 2017, will focus on the total eclipse of the sun taking place on August 21st. Science Cafe is free to attend and is at the downtown Raleigh location, 11 West Jones Street. SCIENCE CAFE: DAY TO NIGHT AND BACK AGAIN Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 2017 On … [Read more...] about Science Cafe: Day to Night and Back Again
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Solar eclipse viewing parties and events with Triangle libraries
On August 21st, 2017, there will be a total eclipse of the sun, a rare event, especially since it will be viewable in states from Oregon to South Carolina, in a roughly 70 mile path. The Triangle will experience a partial eclipse. Around 93% of the sun will be eclipsed by the moon. Learn where to go to in the Carolinas experience the total eclipse. If you can't travel to the path of totality … [Read more...] about Solar eclipse viewing parties and events with Triangle libraries
Eclipse Day Celebration at NC State University Brickyard
If you can't make it to the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21st (here's information on places in the path of totality with events going on) there are several ways to celebrate the partial solar eclipse that will be taking place in the Triangle. The College of Sciences at NC State University is putting on an Eclipse Day Celebration Monday, August 21st, 2017, from 12:30 … [Read more...] about Eclipse Day Celebration at NC State University Brickyard
Free Solar Eclipse Celebration at Duke Gardens
On Monday, August 21st, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible to people in a roughly 70-miles path across the country. If you can travel to somewhere that will experience totality, you should. Here's some information on the solar eclipse and where to view it in the Carolinas. The closest spots to the Triangle will be the southern North Carolina mountains or the South Carolina … [Read more...] about Free Solar Eclipse Celebration at Duke Gardens
Solar Eclipse Celebration at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
On Monday, August 21st, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible to people in a roughly 70-miles path across the country. If you can travel to somewhere that will experience totality, you should. Here's some information on the solar eclipse and where to view it in the Carolinas. The closest spots to the Triangle will be the southern North Carolina mountains or the South Carolina … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Celebration at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
Where to watch the total solar eclipse in the Carolinas
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the earth and the sun. If the moon completely covers the sun, a total solar eclipse occurs. During a total solar eclipse, day turns into night, and we can plainly see one of nature’s most incredible sights, the Sun’s corona. Keep reading for a list of eclipse-viewing events in the Carolinas. Due to the brightness of the sun, the corona (a … [Read more...] about Where to watch the total solar eclipse in the Carolinas
