Solar Eclipse Activities at Mystic Seaport Museum

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will arc across the United States. While Connecticut does not fall on the “path of totality,” the state is still in for quite a display! In the afternoon, 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon’s shadow. The Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium will be offering a series of FREE activities for visitors to learn about these rare and amazing events. Stop by the Planetarium to view short clips on the dome that explain how eclipses occur.

Additionally, there will be short activities and demos throughout the morning, all related to the sun, earth, and moon. Visitors are invited to pick up FREE eclipse kits—eclipse glasses for safe viewing as well as other materials and supplies—at the Planetarium. The kits and all of the activities are free to Members and included in regular admission to the Museum on Monday, April 8.

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