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Partial Solar Eclipse Viewable On April 8
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On Monday, April 8, Pennsauken residents will be able to experience a partial solar eclipse, an event where the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking a portion of the sun’s light. With the right weather conditions, you’ll be able to experience this celestial happening. Here are the details.
Next month’s partial solar eclipse will begin on April 8 at 2:08 p.m. The maximum view – the moment when the largest area of the moon is blocking the sun – occurs at 3:23 p.m. The whole event wraps up at 4:35 p.m. From start to finish, this eclipse lasts for 2 hours, 27 minutes.
How Are You Celebrating This Month’s Eclipse?
There’s a big solar eclipse occurring next week on Monday, Aug. 21. North America has a front row seat to this celestial event, with communities all across the country holding special viewing parties and related celebrations.
So how is Pennsauken celebrating the upcoming solar eclipse? Let us know by e-mailing aap@twp.pennsauken.nj.us or submitting your event using our easy online form.
Remember, after Monday, Aug. 21, the the next total solar eclipse visible from North America will be April 8, 2024.
