On Saturday, Oct. 14, Southern California residents will be able to see the yearly partial solar eclipse as the moon passes by the sun between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The peak of the partial eclipse for residents in Long Beach and Signal Hill will be around 9:30 a.m., with around a 70% eclipse viewable, according to NASA. The view will look closer to a crescent sun than a total solar eclipse that will pass through the United States in April 2024.
Viewing the sun directly, even during an eclipse, is dangerous and can cause permanent damage to the eyes. It is recommended to wear special glasses for viewing the eclipse.
Local camera store Tuttle Cameras will be selling glasses and camera filters leading up to their viewing party at Heartwell Park, near Heartwell Lake, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuttle Cameras will be providing the cameras and special lenses, attendees just need to bring an SD card to save their own photos.
Additionally, the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library at 5870 Atlantic Ave. will host an event on Oct. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. to educate residents about safely viewing the eclipse and hosting solar-related crafts for children.
NASA will also be livestreaming the event, which will show views from across the country along the direct path of the eclipse, which are:
- Eugene, Oregon (8:06 a.m. to 10:39 a.m. PDT)
- Alturas, California (8:05 a.m. to 10:43 a.m. PDT)
- Battle Mountain, Nevada (8:06 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. PDT)
- Richfield, Utah (9:09 a.m. to 11:56 a.m. MDT)
- Albuquerque, New Mexico (9:13 a.m. MDT to 12:09 p.m. MDT)
- San Antonio, Texas (10:23 a.m. CDT to 1:33 p.m. CDT)
So is it Friday the 13th or Saturday 14? the articles states Friday the 14th.
Hi! Thank you for pointing this out. The eclipse will be on Saturday, Oct. 14. The article has been updated.