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By: Kai Calk, Eve Foote, and Kayla Diee
April 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse was visible across New Jersey, particularly in Hackettstown. The eclipse commenced at 2:07 p.m. as a partial eclipse.
During the period of highest visibility, the Taylor Memorial Library held an eclipse viewing party for the Cyclone community. The library provided certified safety glasses to observe the phenomena safely and lots of delicious snacks!
While New Jersey didn’t experience full totality, approximately 90% of the sun was obscured during the late afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., a significant shadow was cast over the Garden State!
The event marked the first solar eclipse visible in America since 2017, and the next eclipse is not expected to occur until 2044.
Bonus joke from the editor:
Why did the Earth break up with the moon and make a solo album on April 8?
It couldn't stand being in its shadow!
Photo captured on Centenary University’s campus. (Photo by Evan Naiberg)
Centenary students and staff gathered together to see the eclipse. (Photo by Rita Keene)
Members of the softball team took a break from the field to attend the eclipse viewing party at the TML. (Photo by Rita Keene)
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