On April 8th, we got to observe the solar eclipse, and we had 88% eclipse of the sun. The kids wanted to stay at school for the eclipse viewing festivities, and Nathan and I were at home to watch the progression.
Caleb came home at the peak and watched for the rest of the eclipse with us. The schools passed out glasses and gave the kids a safety lesson. The middle school took the kids out to the football field and they laid in the grass to watch. Benjamin’s class went out multiple times during the eclipse for observations, and Eliza’s class went out to observe around dismissal.
It was neat to watch the coverage get more and more prominent and for the sky to get gradually dimmer. Benjamin and Eliza got home towards the end.
We all enjoyed the eclipse, and will look forward to the next one one in August 2044!
1 comment:
So cool you all got to watch the eclipse, it was a beautiful and mostly clear day. The eclipse was very impressive from Fort Lauderdale and you guys had an even better view. The kids will remember they saw it 20 years from now when they get the chance again. Happy Viewing - Love you all 5
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