Sky-gazers in Lower Bucks County can enjoy the solar eclipse on Monday at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol Borough, featuring crafts, activities, and a live NASA broadcast, while Washington Crossing Historic Park in Upper Makefield and Solebury townships offers a guided viewing opportunity with eye protection provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own eclipse glasses, and the forecast for Monday afternoon is partly sunny.
Leander ISD schools will remain open on April 8, 2024 for students to witness the total solar eclipse, with safety being the top priority. The district has collaborated with schools to establish safety guidelines and will provide students and staff with eye protection. The optimal viewing time in the region is between 1 and 2 p.m., and individuals are advised to take necessary precautions, such as wearing proper eye protection and practicing sun safety. More details on safety can be found on the Leander ISD Total Solar Eclipse Event webpage.
The Villages Astronomy Club will host a viewing event on April 8 at Homestead Recreation Center for the great solar eclipse, providing safe direct views of the sun and live streaming video of the eclipse from the path of totality. Residents can view the eclipse without leaving Florida, and it will be the last solar eclipse visible from The Villages until 2028.
Rockland County will host a solar eclipse viewing event at Haverstraw Bay Park on April 8, where 92% of the sun will be blocked. The event is scheduled between 2:30 and 4 p.m., with the peak viewing time around 3:15 p.m. Protective viewing glasses will be provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The park offers parking for 200 vehicles and features restrooms, a playground, and walking paths.
On April 8th, a solar eclipse will be visible in Eastern Iowa, creating unique effects such as a 360° sunset and changes in wildlife behavior. Although the path for a total eclipse is south of Iowa, the University of Iowa Department of Physics & Astronomy is hosting a free viewing event on campus, providing protective eyewear and solar telescopes for attendees. Dr. Caroline Roberts hopes the experience will bring people together, similar to the 2017 eclipse, and encourages proper equipment for safe viewing.
Apple is sending out emails to developers who have been selected to attend the special WWDC viewing event at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. Attendees are selected based on a random lottery system, with Apple Developer Program members, prior-year Swift Student Challenge winners, and Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni eligible to enter. Developers and students selected to attend will be able to visit the Apple Park campus on Monday, June 5, and enjoy activities into the evening. Invitations are non-transferable, and Apple is not providing travel or accommodations.
