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Now that the 2024 solar eclipse is over, it's advised to donate or recycle the viewing glasses. Organizations like Astronomers Without Borders and Eclipse Glasses USA are collecting donations for underserved communities and upcoming eclipses. Undamaged glasses can also be kept for future events, as they do not expire.
Delta Air Lines sold out a special flight, number 1218, for a total solar eclipse on April 8, offering prime eclipse-viewing opportunities for passengers on other flights as well. The eclipse will be visible across North and Central America, and NASA recommends using protective viewing glasses. The path of totality will run from Mexico through the U.S. and into Canada, and while watching from an aircraft is an option, a retired astrophysicist suggests the best experience is from the ground with a cloud-free sky.
A partial solar eclipse is expected to occur in the St. Louis region this Saturday, but cloudy weather may obstruct the view. Special glasses are required to safely observe the eclipse, which will begin at 10:32 a.m., reach its maximum at 11:57 a.m., and end at 1:26 p.m.