The 2024 Eclipse: A Viewing Experience
The 2024 Solar Eclipse will darken the skies of Long Island on April 8, 2024, between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Location: Meadow Terrace, Outside the Campus Center Atrium
Get ready for the celestial event of the decade! Long Island will see 88% coverage, and you won’t want to miss it!
Solar eclipses like this are a natural marvel and occur in the same location once every 400 years, making this an unmissable opportunity!
Where to go:
- Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Location: Meadow Terrace, Outside the Campus Center
What will occur?
- The eclipse begins at 2:12 p.m.
- The maximum (88% coverage for Long Island) will occur at around 3:27 p.m.
- The eclipse ends at around 4:35 p.m.
First 600 Guests will receive FREE Eclipse Safety glasses!
It is essential that adequate eye protection is used whenever you look directly at the sun to avoid causing permanent and irreparable damage to your retinas.
"The 2024 Eclipse: A Viewing Experience" is sponsored by the Chemistry & Physics Department, the Physics Club, the Office of Enrollment Management and STEP/CSTEP/LSAMP.