I can’t
think of anything going on in Real Estate right now that is even close to the
momentous occasion occurring on Monday, August 21st ! We will be able to experience a partial
eclipse of the sun by the moon. A total eclipse from any given location, such
as Southold, occurs on average once every 375 years. The last time the solar eclipse crossed the
lower 48 states was 1979 and the next time will be 2045. So unless you want to wait another 28 years,
take some time in the early afternoon on Monday to experience it.
We will be experiencing a 70%
eclipse and you can enjoy the North American Solar Eclipse Day at the Custer
Institute & Observatory, on Main Bay View Road in Southold, which will be
open on Monday from 1 pm to 4pm. If you do want to check out the partial solar
eclipse, do NOT look at the Sun without proper filters. Do not use
sunglasses. They will NOT protect your eyes! Please make sure
your eyes are protected. Buy glasses
specially made to protect your eyes, don’t look through binoculars or
telescopes without special filtration
devises for viewing the sun. Even
a few seconds of staring at the sun will damage your eyes or may possibly cause
blindness. And be especially mindful of the children.
Established on 1927, The Custer
Institute, it is the oldest public observatory on Long Island. We are fortunate
to have the Observatory here in Southold. The Custer Institute is a
not-for-profit organization and relies on our support, so show your support and
make a donation, if you can.
Enjoy the Solar Eclipse - Have a
party!
References:
1. Custer
Institute & Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold, 631 765 2626.
2. The Old
Farmer’s Almanac, Great American Eclipse Central, Old_Farmers_Almanac@yankeepub.com
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