Flagler County, FL - Flagler County Schools have released information for parents and students on how they will handle the upcoming solar eclipse.
On Monday, August 21, a solar eclipse will take place in most of the U.S. for the first time in 40 years. The moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight for up to three hours in a given location. The path of totality where a full solar eclipse will take place is between Lincoln Beach, Oregon, and Charleston, South Carolina.
Since Flagler County will experience a partial solar eclipse, Flagler County Schools wish to inform students about the safest way to view the eclipse.
“We are fortunate enough to witness the solar eclipse at about 85% totality. While this is a unique experience that has not occurred in this capacity for around 99 years, we want everyone to view this eclipse safely," said Flagler Schools' Science Curriculum Specialist, Heidi Alves. "We will be providing a safety information sheet available to all families in preparation for this rare event.”
The eclipse will begin at approximately 1:18 PM and will continue to about 4:13 PM. Maximum coverage is expected to happen at 2:49 PM. Principals and staff will make sure that outdoor viewing events will be done safely.
“The instructional day for our middle and high school students will have been concluded by the time of maximum coverage," said Flagler County Superintendent, James Tager. "That is why it is so important for parents and guardians to speak with these students about the best way to view this event safely.”
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