"Essential Guide: Safely Viewing and Photographing the Upcoming Solar and Lunar Eclipses"

On April 8, a solar eclipse will darken a large part of North America, with the path of totality being about 100 miles wide. Shannon Schmoll, director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, explains that while most of Michigan will see a partial eclipse, a small sliver of Monroe County will be in the path of totality. It's important to use proper eye protection like eclipse glasses or make indirect viewers to safely observe the eclipse. This rare event provides a unique opportunity to witness the interaction of celestial bodies in our solar system.