"What in the world!" exclaimed an excited Sadie Brumbaugh at the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library Friday afternoon.
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She, along with many others, stopped by the library to receive solar eclipse safety information from Henry Ford College Astronomy Students and NASA Eclipse Ambassadors.
Veronica Brumbaugh told us they stopped by to learn as they, "plan to go to the park and invite some friends," to watch the eclipse.
"I’m excited for that magical moment," said Brumbaugh.
Deana Kaffenberger also stopped by with her granddaughter Anna and told us she's seen an eclipse before, years ago, " liked seeing the progression of it and I thought that was amazing."
NASA ambassadors Anthony Preston and Cortney Rinehart were offering free glasses, pinhole viewers, and information to the families.
"This is an incredible scientific wonder that only happens once every decade if you’re lucky," said Preston.
He shared that people will need eclipse glasses on the day of the total solar eclipse because; "If you look up at the sun on a normal day after a couple of seconds you’ll see a bright spot in your vision, if you look at the sun during a total solar eclipse, that white is much more concentrated and will actually burn your retinas and so you could go blind if you look at an eclipse without the safety glasses on."
Courtney Rinehart said it's also imperative that you have effective glasses and not fake ones.
To make sure they're real she said you can check, "to see if they have a number on the inside."
She said you need to look for an ISO certification number specifically.
If you don't have glasses, Preston said the safest way to watch the eclipse is with welding goggles or pinhole viewers.
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Monday's eclipse is the final total solar eclipse that will be seen over North America until 2044.
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This is your chance to experience that magic-like moment, safely.
"For it to be in Michigan for this one, and to just be able to see it, is pretty incredible," said Preston.
For live coverage of the eclipse Monday, tune into 7 Action News.
