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SANTA BARBARA, CA – September 28, 2023
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. This eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere. Remember, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without eye protection. In preparation for the last annular solar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. until 2039, Santa Barbara Public Library (SBPL) will be giving out 4,000 eclipse glasses and hosting educational events to help the community observe this celestial phenomenon.