Changwon Science Experience Center to Hold Partial Solar Eclipse Observation Event on the 21st

Operation of Astronomy Special Lectures and Solar Glasses Making Experience

Changwon Science Experience Center will hold a partial solar eclipse observation event on the 21st. (Photo by Changwon City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 16th that it will hold a partial solar eclipse observation event at the Changwon Science Experience Center on Hajitnal.

The event will be held on the 21st, and a partial solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the moon covers part of the sun. On that day, it is expected to start at 3:53 PM, reach its maximum coverage of about 55% of the sun around 5:02 PM, and end at 6:04 PM.

This partial solar eclipse is the only eclipse visible in Korea this year, and the next eclipse observable will be on June 1, 2030. In addition to the observation event, a special lecture on the sun and eclipses by an astronomy expert will be held in the planetarium, along with a hands-on experience of making solar glasses to observe the partial eclipse.

For overall event details, please refer to the Changwon Science Experience Center website or contact them by phone.

Na Jae-yong, the lifelong education officer, said, “We hope this observation event will provide a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge about astronomical space science,” and added, “To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure a safe event, participants are asked to wear masks at all times despite any inconvenience and to follow preventive measures such as maintaining appropriate distancing.”

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