"Vermont and La Pine residents can enjoy October's partial solar eclipse with local events"

A partial solar eclipse will occur on October 14, providing an easy opportunity for viewers in Vermont to witness the moon taking a chunk out of the sun. In the American west and southwest, an annular eclipse will be visible, creating a "ring of fire" around the moon. The partial eclipse will begin at 12:12 p.m. Eastern time and end at 2:26 p.m. It is important to use approved solar eclipse glasses to protect eyes from harmful light rays, and the same applies to cameras and phones. The ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington is hosting programs to celebrate the eclipse, offering family-friendly activities and safe sun viewing. This event also serves as a preparation for the total solar eclipse that will occur in northern Vermont on April 8, 2024.