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The Myth and Mysteries of Solar
Get ready for 2 awesome Solar Eclipses! There are two solar eclipses that will cast the sun’s shadow across North America in the coming months.
In October 2023, the western states will experience a total annular eclipse and in April 2024 a total solar eclipse will race across the eastern states. To witness this event in October all you need to do is a quick trip to Parowan for a 1 minute and 37 seconds or to Beaver for 4 minutes and 13 seconds. A great reason to visit The Creamery.
But what is the ‘magic’ or ‘evil connotations’ that cause this mythical event to happen?
Want to know more? Come hear all about eclipses on …
August 22nd 6:30 p.m. We will discuss mythical lore about all eclipses.
• Learn what causes an eclipse and how flat world believers explain an eclipse.
• What is an annular eclipse and how is it different from a “total” solar eclipse?
• What’s is the difference between solar and lunar eclipses? The differences are day and night!
• What makes observing an eclipse so special?
• Find out what you will and could experience!
• Find out good viewing locations for both events
• Learn what are eclipse chasers, how far they will travel, and how they become weather experts!
• Find out when to make reservations and get tips on what to take out to your viewing site
• And now the most important – how to view eclipses and keep your eyesight! And even more important – there will be door prizes!
Eclipses can be life changing. Once you’ve seen one, you will be scanning your calendar for your next opportunity. Don’t miss out!
Shannon has 30 years of experience in NASA flight operations and education. She and her husband Scott have experienced solar totality from a beach in Hawaii, a private dinosaur dig in Wyoming, and the Shamu Show in Sea World. They don’t travel the world to see eclipses, but . . . .