The Denver Museum of Nature and Science was buzzing with excitement as dozens of spotters gathered to witness a rare celestial event: the solar eclipse. The museum hosted a viewing party that included activities, telescopes, and sunspotters to provide an educational and visual experience for kids.
The youngest attendees were not only eager to see the eclipse but were also well-versed in its basics. Liam Guzman, a 4-year-old, explained, “Eclipse is when the moon hits the sun in the middle!” While Jaden McGahey, an 11-year-old, emphasized the importance of protecting one’s eyes when viewing the sun: “It’s like dangerous to look at the sun.” Adults too recognized the risks and urged proper eye protection.
As the solar eclipse began to unfold, many onlookers observed it through a telescope. For young enthusiasts like Guzman, receiving a telescope as a gift sparked a fascination with space. The solar eclipse reached its peak at 12:40 p.m., casting a unique light and shadows on the ground with 65% totality. Lain Britt marveled at this sight: “Looking at the leaves, the shadow of the leaves and
