The University of Toledo’s Ritter Planetarium will prepare audiences for the upcoming total solar eclipse through two new programs on Fridays and Saturdays in March.
“Totality” is all about eclipses, exploring the physics and astronomy behind both types. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth, while lunar eclipses are more common and occur when the same three bodies align so that the moon is in the shadow of the Earth. “Totality,” recommended for middle school students through adults, will screen at 7:30 p.m. Fridays in March.
UToledo’s Ritter Planetarium will prepare audiences for the upcoming total solar eclipse through two new programs on Fridays and Saturdays in March.
“Lights Out! Eclipses — Whys, Wonders, Wows!” is a family-oriented program that introduces eclipses and explores some of the fascinating stories surrounding them. “Lights Out!” is recommended for elementary and middle school students and will screen at 1 p.m. Saturdays in March.
Admission to planetarium programs is $8 for adults and $6 for children, senior citizens and UToledo community members. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the program, and visitor parking is free within 45 minutes of the start of public programs in Area 1N.
For more information about “Totality,” “Lights Out!” and other spring programs, visit the Ritter Planetarium website.
A solar eclipse is set to cast a shadow across a swath of North America, including Toledo, on Monday, April 8.
UToledo will welcome the community to campus to view the eclipse, with music, food trucks and educational family-friendly activities lined up on Centennial Mall and seating available in the Glass Bowl between noon and 6 p.m.
For more information, go to the UToledo eclipse website
