Check out these solar eclipse events in Central Jersey on April 8
On April 8, parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada will get a glimpse of the solar eclipse that will be passing over the North American continent. This eclipse will be the last of its kind to be visible anywhere in the United States until Aug. 23, 2044.
Even though New Jersey is not in the eclipse's direct path, there are multiple events around the state that you can attend for a fun and educational experience.
Solar eclipse events in Central NJ
Although the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg will be closed during the week of the eclipse so staff members can travel to view it, solar eclipse glasses can be purchased at the planetarium’s gift shop, which will be open 9-4 p.m. April 8.
The New Jersey Astronomical Association’s observatory on Observatory Road in Lebanon Township will hold a free eclipse viewing event 1-6 p.m. April 8. All attendees will have access to solar viewing equipment and they can also purchase solar glasses onsite. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, a NASA livestream from a location with clear skies will be viewed.
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The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library at 123 Hilton Ave. will host a free eclipse viewing event from 3-4 p.m. April 8. Free glasses will be provided.
Princeton University’s Astrophysical Sciences Department, the Council on Science and Technology, and the Office of Science Outreach will host an eclipse viewing event in Palmer Square in Princeton starting at 2 p.m., when local eclipse experts will discuss the significance of the eclipse and hand out solar eclipse glasses to view the eclipse at 3:25 p.m.
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The Hillsborough Branch of the Somerset County Library in program room AB at 379 S Branch Road, Hillsborough will host an educational and crafting event for kids ages 3-6 10:30-11 a.m. April 8. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9817598.
The Montgomery Branch of the Somerset County Library at 100 Community Dr., Skillman will host a live viewing event or NASA livestream 2:30-4:30 p.m. April 8. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/10044008.
Contributing: Amanda Wallace of NorthJersey.com
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