Here's what suburban school districts in Central Indiana have planned for the day next year when the total solar eclipse will darken the sky.
Total solar eclipse in April 2024 will be visible in Central Indiana
When the eclipse reaches totality, which is expected to occur at 3:06 p.m. April 8, 2024, the sun will be completely blocked. The partial eclipse will begin around 1:50 p.m. Staring at the sun during a partial eclipse can cause damage to the retinas, a concern that school officials consider when discussing whether to have kids come to school that day.
For most school districts, spring break typically runs Friday to Friday. But next year's total solar eclipse has a handful opting to keep kids at home that Monday and coordinate spring break around the day. Meanwhile, a few other districts have calendars set regardless of the eclipse, which they can still change before April of next year.Here's what suburban school districts in Central Indiana have planned for the day next year when the total solar eclipse will darken the sky.During a Carmel Clay school board meeting in March, Superintendent Michael Beresford said it's probably a good idea to give students that day off.
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