07:01 20 March 2015 <\/p>\n
by James Scott <\/p>\n
Solar Eclipse. Credit: Letchworth and District Astronomical Society. <\/p>\n
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An astronomy group is pulling out all the stops for members of the public to wonder at a solar eclipse which is taking place this morning. <\/p>\n
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A partial eclipse which happens when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and partially blocks the former, casting a shadow over the latter is due between 8.25am and 10.40am. <\/p>\n
The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society will have four gazebos set up in Leys Avenue housing a screen with a live feed from NASA showing the eclipse and display boards with information. <\/p>\n
Outside there will be eight telescopes with solar filters so that people can look directly into the sun safely, as well as 100 pairs of safety goggles. <\/p>\n
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