Solar Eclipse 2017: Driving Tips, Private Viewing Party At The Evergreens In Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A Solar Eclipse is coming, and residents and staff at The Evergreens Continuing Care Retirement Community in Moorestown will have the chance to watch the whole thing unfold.

The Evergreens will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party for residents and staff in the facility’s Atrium on Monday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Special solar eclipse glasses will be available to safely view the eclipse.

The last time a total eclipse crossed the U.S. from sea to sea was June 8, 1918. NASA scientists have said that New Jersey will be able to see a partial eclipse, with about 75 percent of the sun covered by the moon.

See related: Solar Eclipse 2017: When To Watch In New Jersey, Best Viewing Tips

The Evergreens, located at 309 Bridgeboro Road in Moorestown, was founded in 1919 in Bound Brook by the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. In 1949, it moved to Moorestown.

Today, The Evergreens offers gracious retirement living continuing its more than 90-year tradition of caring. Since its inception, The Evergreens’ mission has been to enhance the quality of life of those it serves. For more information, visit www.evergreens.org.

Additionally, the Gloucester Township Police Department provided the following tips for driving during the Solar Eclipse:

• Do not attempt to watch the solar eclipse while driving! The better option is to find a safe place to park, and then observe the eclipse.
• Put the sun visor down to block the view.
• Drive safely. Eagerness to view the eclipse is not an acceptable reason to drive aggressively or while distracted.
• Drive with your headlights on. Not only will you be much more visible to other drivers, your forward vision will be improved.
• Watch out for pedestrians! There may be many people standing in or along the roadway watching the eclipse.
• Be alert to the possibility of distracted drivers swerving into your lane.
• Other drivers may be attempting to watch the eclipse and drive at the same time.
• To help prevent trouble, keep additional space between you and other vehicles.
• Reduce your speed so you will have more time to make an emergency maneuver if needed.
• DO NOT Wear Eclipse Glasses While Driving

Image via NASA