Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
UPDATED ON APRIL 8: It’s Eclipse Day! Latest local info is here. A total solar eclipse will cross parts of North America including part of Vermont. The astronomical event is created by the moon passing directly between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun and darkening the sky during the daytime.
UVM eclipse experts share their knowledge, excitement ahead of April 8
University of Vermont experts are gearing up to create an unforgettable experience for students, staff and faculty as a major natural event approaches. On April 8, at 3:26 p.m., as anticipated record crowds fill Burlington, a shadow will sweep across Lake Champlain to cloak the city in middle-of-the-night dark.