Experience April’s Solar Eclipse with Libraries Viewing Glasses!
By Marketing and Communications | 02-27-2024
A solar eclipse, one of nature’s most impressive displays, will be high in the sky on April 8, and Texas A&M University Libraries will distribute a limited amount of free safety glasses to current Aggie student, faculty and staff members to see it!
Total Eclipse Glasses Distribution Schedule (One Per Aggie, While Supplies Last)
● Monday, March 25: 10 a.m. at Evans Library and 10 a.m. at Business Library & Collaboration Commons (BLCC)
● Tuesday, March 26: 11 a.m. at Evans Library and 11 a.m. at BLCC
● Wednesday, March 27: 2:30 p.m. at Evans Library and 2:30 p.m. at BLCC
● Thursday, March 28: 3:30 p.m. at Evans Library and 3:30 p.m. at BLCC
Aggies can pick up the Libraries’ viewing glasses ahead of time and view the eclipse at their favorite viewing spot. In Aggieland, the eclipse will begin at 12:19 p.m., continue until 1:39 p.m. when 98.6% of the sun is covered, and end at 3 p.m.
Remember, it is safe to view the eclipse only with proper viewing equipment. Since there is a limited number of glasses, current Aggie students will have priority in receiving them.
It’ll be the second eclipse visible in Texas in just under six months! In October 2023, the Libraries gathered with Aggie friends for an October Aggie eclipse event that drew a big crowd.
#WhereWillYouBe?
Total Eclipse Glasses Distribution Schedule (One Per Aggie, While Supplies Last)
● Monday, March 25: 10 a.m. at Evans Library and 10 a.m. at Business Library & Collaboration Commons (BLCC)
● Tuesday, March 26: 11 a.m. at Evans Library and 11 a.m. at BLCC
● Wednesday, March 27: 2:30 p.m. at Evans Library and 2:30 p.m. at BLCC
● Thursday, March 28: 3:30 p.m. at Evans Library and 3:30 p.m. at BLCC
Aggies can pick up the Libraries’ viewing glasses ahead of time and view the eclipse at their favorite viewing spot. In Aggieland, the eclipse will begin at 12:19 p.m., continue until 1:39 p.m. when 98.6% of the sun is covered, and end at 3 p.m.
Remember, it is safe to view the eclipse only with proper viewing equipment. Since there is a limited number of glasses, current Aggie students will have priority in receiving them.
It’ll be the second eclipse visible in Texas in just under six months! In October 2023, the Libraries gathered with Aggie friends for an October Aggie eclipse event that drew a big crowd.
#WhereWillYouBe?
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