Look Up! 8 Luminous Photos From an Eclipse-Viewing on Low Plaza
On April 8, Columbians gathered on Morningside campus to witness a partial solar eclipse.
April 8, 2024: The day the earth stood still. Well, as still as hundreds of Columbians gathered on Low Plaza staring at a solar eclipse could be! From the center of Morningside campus, the eclipse reached about 90% totality, but the vibes were 100%.
The weather was perfect, the Astronomy department's telescopes were out, and the eclipse glasses were flowing. President Minouche Shafik joined the fun, handing out glasses, alongside several Astronomy professors, while grad students helped passersby view the eclipse through their two portable telescopes.
University Photographer Eileen Barroso joined the fun. Here are some of our favorite photos captured during the celestial event. Share yours by tagging @columbia, wherever you viewed the eclipse.
Wondering what to do with your glasses now that the big event is over and the next total eclipse viewable from the contiguous United States won't be until 2044? Check out Astronomers Without Borders' eclipse glasses recycling program or stop by a Warby Parker (the closest to Columbia's Morningside campus is at 2875 Broadway)!