2024 Solar Eclipse
The celestial spectacle that unfolded on Monday was an extraordinary astronomical phenomenon. This eclipse stood out for its unprecedented accessibility, drawing the attention of millions worldwide.
But what about the next total solar eclipse specifically for Northeast Ohio?
With the recent passing of the total solar eclipse over Ohio, many are left wondering when the next one will grace our skies. The next solar eclipse is slated to make its appearance on September 14, 2099. However, for those in Northeast Ohio, it won’t be a total eclipse, so there’s no need to worry about traffic jams caused by eclipse enthusiasts in 75 years.According to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the next total solar eclipse to traverse Akron, Cleveland, and the surrounding areas won’t occur until 2444. You can stash away those eclipse glasses for quite a while now.
What were the red bursts coming from behind the moon during the eclipse?
According to a local Astronomer Jay Reynolds “that red thing, which was so easily seen was called a solar prominence!” “Think of it more like a flam, but crazy big.” According to Reynolds, a solar prominence is a massive loop of the sun’s plasma. He said the sun has eruptions on its surface every day. “The surface can be viewed almost like a pot of boiling water. It’s very violent,” Reynolds said. “Earth would be tiny next to it!”According to Reynolds, humans can only see these bursts of plasma during a total solar eclipse. But now, because of specialized telescopes, we can see them anytime with clear skies.
What should you do with your eclipse glasses?
Several companies and government agencies have partnered to collect used but undamaged glasses for reuse. Warby Parker stores are accepting them until April 30 and will donate them to Astronomers Without Borders to distribute to educators and students around the world.In Northeast Ohio, Astronomers Without Borders has teamed up with Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District to collect, ship and re-use eclipse glasses for worldwide distribution. Many local libraries and even the Cleveland Metroparks have recycling boxes for eclipse glasses.
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