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Originally Posted by displacedinMN
Schools are closing because of the eclipse.
https://abc7chicago.com/solar-eclips...il-8/14610890/
They are scared that students will look at the sun during the eclipse and damage their eyes. Guessing, they are scared they will be liable for any damage to said idiot child.
JFC. We are soft.
Have school. Allow the teachers to understand science and the students to experience science in school. Do you think parents are going to be MORE responsible at home?
Is this what science education has become?
Then this just popped up. |
WTF? Do you even read what you post?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Parts of Illinois will witness a total solar eclipse for the second time since 2017 on Monday, and some schools are closing so students can get the full experience.
Illinois is one of only 15 states to experience this rare event. Even more spectacular is that part of southern Illinois will experience totality for a second time, where the moon completely blocks the face of the sun.
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Dr. Noah Petro with NASA said Chicago will see about 94% of coverage during the eclipse.
"A total solar eclipse is one of those events that people really should try to enjoy. If you can get into the path of totality, I really encourage people to do that," he said. "The moon will block the light from the sun, and for about three minutes you'll be treated to one of the most spectacular solar shows imaginable."
After Monday, the next total solar eclipse visible in the United States will be in 2044.
According to Adler Planetarium, the eclipse event will last from about 12:51 to 3:22 p.m. The eclipse is expected to be at its peak around 2:07 p.m.
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"For that time, people will notice [temperatures] start cooling off, you'll notice birds and animals start getting ready for bed, and it is this really sensory experience," Petro said.
Some northern Illinois schools will be closed Monday, giving students an opportunity to watch the eclipse at home.
Country Club Hills School District 160 and South Holland School District 151 will be on break during eclipse day. In Park Ridge, students at Maine Township High School District #207 will be dismissed at 12:07 p.m. to experience the event.
Many schools will remain in session during the eclipse and are hosting opportunities for learning and safe viewing.
New Trier District #203 and Deerfield Public Schools District #109 are hosting eclipse viewing events for students. Deerfield PSD #109 will provide eclipse viewing glasses so students can safely watch the event during school hours.