New Jersey School Districts Implement Early Dismissals for Solar Eclipse Safety

Several New Jersey school districts, including Livingston, are announcing early dismissals today due to safety concerns related to the solar eclipse. Officials are worried that unsupervised students may look up at the sun during dismissal, potentially damaging their eyes. The eclipse is expected to start around 2:10 p.m. and end at 4:36 p.m. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that looking at the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent damage, including blindness.