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https://youtu.be/BairWejCYY8On Monday, August 21st, a swath of the U.S. will be cast into darkness as the moon crosses between the Earth and the sun, creating a total solar eclipse, the first in the U.S in 40 years. WKSU and NPR bring you complete coverage of the preparations for the eclipse as well as the eclipse itself.A map showing the path of the solar eclipse across the U.S.

Where to Watch the Solar Eclipse in Northeast Ohio

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Here's a list of watch parties in Northeast Ohio planned for the solar eclipse on August 21st.  If you're aware of one that's not on our list, please share it with us!

Akron:  The Summit County Historical Society is throwing a  at the Simon Perkins Stone Mansion at 550 Copley Road in Akron. It's an ideal viewing spot, as party-goers will also get to see the effect of the partial eclipse on flocks of sheep. The society will provide a limited number of specially designed densely-filtered eclipse glasses available for purchase at $2 each, refreshments, and a talk.

 
Canton:  The Hoover-Price Planetarium at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Canton, Ohio, will host an for the 82 percent partial eclipse at their location with solar telescopes.
 
Cleveland:  The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is  from 1 to 4 p.m., which is free to members. Non-members must pay for a general admission ticket.

Cleveland:  The Great Lakes Science Center is hosting a weekend-long "Stellar Eclipse" , August 19-21. Guests can check out fun demonstrations, along with watching the eclipse on the garage lawn.

Eastlake: The Eastlake Public Library is hosting a "space-themed" Kids' Eclipse after-party, August 21. The event is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to kids and their families. Register on the .

Hiram:  Stephens Memorial Observatory at Hiram College is planning for the 80 percent partial eclipse at their location with solar telescopes.

 
Monroeville:  In Huron County, the Monroeville Public Library will host a free solar eclipse viewing  from 1 to 3 p.m. 

Montville Township:  Watch the moon cover up the sun during Ohio’s first solar eclipse in years! Try out several methods of viewing the sun safely, model the eclipse, and try hands-on activities. Maximum eclipse around 2:30 p.m. Event takes place from noon-4 p.m. Geauga Park District Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville Township, 
 
North Canton:  Free snacks, including liquid nitrogen popsicles, and free solar glasses will be part of the at Stark State College during the upcoming solar eclipse. From 1-4 p.m. on Aug. 21 the community is invited to join in the festivities as the moon’s shadow makes its way across the sun. The event will be held in the Business and Entrepreneurial Center parking lot at 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton.
 
Painesville:   All ages, get your free pair of viewing glasses and watch Mother Nature’s greatest show; an eclipse like we’ll never see again — or at least not for a long time. 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, 440-352-3383, 
 
Ravenna:  Partial Solar Eclipse Spectacular. Enjoy sun and moon activities in the parking lot during the eclipse. The eclipse will begin at 1:07 p.m. and the max will be viewable at 2:31 p.m. The end of the eclipse will be at 3:52pm. Special glasses have been provided by the STAR Library Education Network. 1-4 p.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, 330-296-2827, 

 
Summit County:  The Summit Metro parks hosts a from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at both the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road in Akron, and the Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road in Twinsburg.

Tips, Do's and Don'ts for Observing the Eclipse

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