LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Ahead of the solar eclipse next week, the Clark County School District is offering families some guidance as they prepare for Monday.
A total solar eclipse is something that will not happen again for another 20 years. While southern Nevada is not in the path to observe the total solar eclipse, we will still experience a partial eclipse in southern Nevada on April 8 from approximately 10:12 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CCSD sent a reminder to families in an email on Friday and stated that although the event won’t be a total solar eclipse for southern Nevada the event may impact regularly scheduled outdoor activities, student arrivals, or dismissal times. However, the regular school day will proceed as usual.
The school district asked families to take the necessary precautions to prevent eye injury by reviewing the guidance published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and having open and honest conversations with their child(ren) about staying safe during the eclipse.
Those who choose to observe the eclipse are advised to use approved solar viewing glasses or other safe viewing methods. Please remind children to never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.
