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New York state prison inmates sue to watch solar eclipse

Several inmates at a New York state prison are suing the Department of Corrections, alleging that their right to practice their religion was violated over a decision to lock down the facility during next week’s total solar eclipse. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by six inmates at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Woodbourne, […]

Cloudy skies may obscure solar eclipse in parts of US, there is still hope

Early forecasts say cloudy skies may obscure the long-awaited solar eclipse on April 8 over large swaths of the totality zone stretching from Texas to Maine, but experts say there’s still hope. Say. More than 30 million Americans will watch the celestial show on Monday, and clear skies are “literally the most important part of […]

New York inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility suing to watch the solar eclipse

New York state inmates are suing the state Department of Corrections over its decision to lock down prisons during next Monday’s total solar eclipse. The lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in upstate New York says the April 8 lockdown violated inmates’ constitutional right to practice their faith by preventing them from participating in religiously […]

How to get free solar eclipse glasses in NYC?

Skywatchers in New York City need to be prepared if they plan to watch the solar eclipse next week. Even during a partial solar eclipse, viewers risk long-term damage to their eyes by staring at the sun for just a few seconds. Many optometrists say they are seeing an increase in patients complaining of blind […]

Solar eclipse forecast shows who has best chance for clear skies on April 8

The total solar eclipse forecast currently shows a trend in the right direction, with clouds likely in parts of the southern and central United States, and fewer clouds and improved visibility in the Northeast and New England. It has been. On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from Mexico, Canada, and the […]

USDA sends $6M to Pennsylvania for solar projects

(The Center Square) — On the heels of a massive solar investment from the Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will send almost $6 million to fund 31 renewable energy projects across Pennsylvania. “These projects will lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for Pennsylvanian’s farmers, agricultural producers and rural small […]