Tag: solar eclipse
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North Brunswick man travels to Oregon to experience totality
NORTH BRUNSWICK – At around 9:50 a.m. PST on Aug. 21, Benjamin Funk was standing 15 feet from where he slept the night before in Crooked River Ranch in Oregon. A halo came over with a purplish glow, and a breeze caused the weather to drop about 10 degrees. The crossing of the moon in…
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Monroe Library to host solar eclipse watch party for children
The Monroe Township Library will host a solar eclipse watch party for children at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at library, 4 Municipal Plaza. In preparation for the event, the library has stocked up on NASA-manufactured glasses, protective gear made possibly through grant funding. Due to a limited supply of glasses, entry will be granted…
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Spotswood Library to hold solar eclipse event
The Spotswood Public Library will hold an “End of Summer Reading Blast Off” from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. During the event, games, craft making and time to watch the solar eclipse will be offered. Registration is required for each individual planning to attend. To register, call 732-251-1515,…
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Programs at Old Bridge Library will provide information on solar eclipse, hurricanes
A NASA ambassador and a Princeton University researcher will examine the wonder of solar eclipses and hurricanes, respectively, at the Old Bridge Library. “Exploring the Solar Eclipse” at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 will prepare patrons to view the upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse, which will be visible within a specific band across the contiguous U.S.…