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On Monday, April 8, we will be in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime Great North American Eclipse. We are excited to share this milestone with our EMS ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ community!
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Houston Museum of Natural Science in partnership with Buc-ee’s have generously donated protective eyewear that meets the requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international standard, which all students will be required to wear.
Perot Museum Lenses:
Houston Museum of Natural Science/Buc-ee’s Viewers:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your student’s campus. We look forward to celebrating this historic event!
Start of the partial eclipse for ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, TX will begin at 12:22 PM CDT and end at 3:01 PM CDT. Total eclipse will take place at 1:41:44 PM CDT and last until 1:42:43 PM CDT. Spectators in the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ area will observe 99.9% obscuration of the Sun during this time.
For an interactive map of the path of totality and exact times for a specific area, spectators may use this link to the map.
➤ Since the total eclipse occurs on a school day, EMS ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will provide ISO certified viewing glasses for all students and staff to safely view this incredible phenomenon. Please ensure your child is in attendance to participate in engaging school-based activities.
There are many safety guidelines to follow when viewing a solar eclipse. According to the website, you should abide by the following during an eclipse:
For further information on observing a solar eclipse without risking your eyes, you can visit the American Astronomical Society's webpage dedicated to eye safety:
What If it is Cloudy During Totality?
*American Astronomical Society
Below please find live viewing link options:
Build your own solar eclipse viewer using a cereal box. Follow along using this or use this .
What do a colander and a piece of cardboard have in common? They can both be used to observe a solar eclipse. Use the tips and techniques on to get the best view of the eclipse—without damaging your eyes!
Many years ago, even before cameras and telescopes, people who saw eclipses wrote down and drew what they saw. You can enjoy making your very own !
NASA's SpacePlace - Lunar and Solar Eclipses:
To learn more about lunar eclipses and solar eclipses, go to NASA’s .
Exploratorium - Science of Solar Eclipses:
Check out to learn the science behind a Solar Eclipse.
Exploratorium - Annular vs. Total Solar Eclipses:
What’s the difference between an annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse? Visit to find out!
NASA's Solar System Exploration - Total Solar Eclipse Insights:
Visit to learn more about why a total solar eclipse happens.