Scholars for Life: Preparing for Connecticut’s Moment in the Sun

While many people have made travel plans (sometimes years in advance) to be in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse, what about those who will be viewing the event from Connecticut? What does a 93 percent eclipse look like, and how can you view it safely? In this non-technical talk, Dr. Kristine Larsen explains the cause of a solar eclipse, how a partial eclipse differs from a total eclipse, and, most importantly, how to be prepared to view it safely from your own backyard.