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Solar eclipse watch at Randolph-Macon

Posted at 11:08 AM, Aug 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-21 11:08:35-04

ASHLAND, Va. – The Randolph-Macon College Physics Department will host a Solar Eclipse Watch that starts at 1 p.m. at the Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza (300 Henry Street).

The event is free and open to the public.

“We will have everything that attendees will need to safely observe this spectacular event, including solar eclipse glasses,” says Physics Professor George Spagna Jr., director of R-MC’s Keeble Observatory.

Boy Scouts who attend can earn a unique Boy Scouts of America Solar Eclipse patch for their participation.

The start of the solar eclipse will take place at 1:17 p.m., and the maximum eclipse—85 percent sun coverage—will occur at 2:44 p.m. The end of the partial eclipse will take place at 4:04 p.m. Monday.

Professor Spagna will be on hand to answer questions throughout the solar eclipse watch.

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