ORONO — Join Belfast Senior College, Thursday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Planetarium on the University of Maine campus in Orono, for an immersive experience to see one astro-photographer’s stunning images of both solar and lunar eclipses taken from locations around the globe.

Maine is one of the few states in the United States that will experience a total eclipse of the sun April 8, 2024. The sky will become an eerie twilight in the afternoon as the sun is replaced for about an hour of gradual changes by the black disk of the full moon’s shadow, until the shadow covers the sun for 3 minutes, showing just the sun’s gossamer halo of light, a total eclipse.

The Planetarium presentation will include information about how to safely observe the April eclipse in Maine, and eclipse viewing glasses will be available in the Planetarium gift shop. Additionally, the Senior College is allowing time to view Planetarium exhibits in the lobby after the show.

A group lunch has been arranged at Sea Dog Brewing Co., at 26 Front Street, in Bangor, after the Planetarium visit for those interested in joining. Carpooling is recommended.

There is no charge for this event, but you must register. Registration is open to Senior College members and to the public, as well. Participants will treat themselves to lunch. You can register on-line at www.belfastseniorcollege.org and click on “Community Events.”

For more information email Belfast Senior College President of the Board, Mayo Bulloch, at mayobulloch@gmail.com.