Where to watch the solar eclipse in the Grove City area

Ty Kohler, Allied News, Grove City, Pa.
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Apr. 2—GROVE CITY — On April 8, a once-in-a-lifetime event will be witnessed across Pennsylvania and most of the USA. People will be able to witness a total eclipse twice the length of the last one in 2017.

Now don't let the seven year gap between eclipses fool you, the one before that happened in 1979.

People from all over will be rushing around trying to make plans on where they can watch the eclipse. Well if you live near Grove City, here are some suggestions on where to go.

The first is the Grove City Library. While they will not be having any viewing party, they are handing out eclipse glasses while supplies last. Staring at the eclipse without a pair of viewing glasses is very dangerous, as it can cause you to go blind. Getting a pair of these glasses before the eclipse starts is a must.

A spot you can go to watch the eclipse is at the Grove City Premium Outlets in Springfield Township. The outlets are offering a party pack for the first 200 people who show up for the watch party. This pack will include eclipse glasses, water and snacks. The party starts at 1:30 p.m.

There will also be discounts at some of the stores during the day and a selfie station to take photos of your memories. They encourage everyone to bring a lawn chair to watch the event and wear black and gold for it.

A final spot in Grove City to watch is on the quad at Grove City College. The school will be handing out free glasses, and will have light-filtering telescopes to provide a closer experience, as well as a live telescopic feed. Several professors and students will be on hand to explain what is happening. The event goes from 2 p.m. until 4:30.

If you're lin Stoneboro or Sandy Lake, Vacationland Campground, located at 867 Georgetown Road, will also be having its own viewing party. The campgrounds have several small activities planned for families and have a limited supply of solar glasses for people as well.

Whatever your plans, it is recommended you find a comfortable spot with an open sky, such as a park, to see this event. The eclipse will begin around 2 p.m. and the total eclipse will last from roughly 3:15 until 3:20 p.m.

Ty Kohler can be contacted at tkohler@alliednews.com.