Preparedness will be critical in anticipation of the total solar eclipse, which will occur at approximately 3:12 p.m. April 8, 2024.
Solar Eclipse 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will go through Ohio and Richland County will be in the path of totality. What can you expect? How to prepare? Where to watch? Read below for all of the latest news and information.
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What’s all the fuss about with the 2024 total solar eclipse?
MANSFIELD — So what’s all the hullabaloo about concerning the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse? Why may an estimated 200,000 umbraphiles and coronaphiles descend on Richland County on April 8, 2024 — assuming the sun is shining? You have a chance to find out on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Richland County Emergency Management Agency will […]
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Total solar eclipse: Richland County officials prep for April 8 astronomical event
MANSFIELD — An estimated 250,000 umbraphiles and coronaphiles may descend on Richland County on April 8, 2024. If it’s a sunny day, at least. But not to worry. Those are just a couple of the names used to describe people across the country and world who travel, track and enjoy the kind of total solar […]
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Mansfield City Schools cancels classes on day of 2024 solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday to cancel classes for next year’s solar eclipse. The board voted 4-0 to use a calamity day and give students and teachers the day off on April 8, 2024. Calamity days are typically reserved for times where snow, ice and extreme temperatures make it […]