Watch The Solar Eclipse At The Phoenixville Library's Viewing Party

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Have plans for Monday's solar eclipse? The Phoenixville Public Library is holding a special viewing party.

The event will take place from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be a NASA livestream video showcasing HD images of the eclipse from nearly a dozen spacecraft around orbit.

A partial eclipse of the sun by the moon will be visible from the Philadelphia area. Around 75 percent of the sun will be obstructed from view.

The eclipse will hit the area at about 1:21 p.m., peak at about 2:44 p.m. and end at 4:01 p.m. on Aug. 21. The farther south you go, the more you'll be exposed, until you hit Charleston, South Carolina.

Because it is unsafe to look directly at the sun, anyone wishing to see the phenomenon should protect their eyes with specially-made and certified filters or by observing the eclipse indirectly. Phoenixville will not be offering "eclipse glasses," but if you intend to directly view the eclipse, here are a few options.

Direct viewing can be done safely with "No. 14 arc welder glass" or with eclipse viewing glasses that meet the following criteria outlined by NASA:

• Have certification information with a designated ISO 12312-2 international standard
• Have the manufacturer’s name and address printed on the product
• Not be used if more than three years old or with scratched or wrinkled lenses

See here for a few more tips and safety information regarding the solar eclipse.

Image via Chester County Library