An astronomical evening with Putnam Valley's own, Joe Rao!

THE SUN WILL DARKEN APRIL 8TH: Mark Monday, April 8th, 2024, on your calendar

as “Solar Eclipse Day,” for if the weather is fair, you should have no difficulty observing a

partial or even total eclipse of the sun from much of North America. Eclipses of the Sun and

Moon are dramatic natural events which have been described in records going back for

centuries in many civilizations. Ancient astronomers discovered certain cycles of occurrence

of eclipses, which then allowed prediction. Accurate prediction could command power and

prestige. In this presentation we’ll examine the mechanics of what causes eclipses as well

how you can safely observe and enjoy this amazing astronomical event.