View Solar Eclipse At RVCC Planetarium Monday

BRANCHBURG, NJ — The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg is hosting a free, safe viewing of the Solar Eclipse on Monday for the public.

It is the first time in 99 years that the United States is experiencing a coast-to-coast total Solar Eclipse. While the “Path of Totality” for complete viewing of the Solar Eclipse will run diagonally across the country from Oregon to South Carolina, New Jersey residents will see approximately 75 percent of the Sun covered by the Moon.

The viewing of the Solar Eclipse will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the RVCC Planetarium. Those attending will participate in the viewing outside the 3M Observatory, which is located next to the Planetarium.

For additional information call 908-231-8805 or visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium. Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.

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