Rhode Islanders can safely watch Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse at no cost, with eye protection provided — critical, since looking at even a 15 percent eclipsed sun without ISO-certified glasses can damage vision.
Okay, look up — literally, tomorrow, around lunchtime.
Today, a partial solar eclipse rolls over Rhode Island, and the City of Providence is throwing a free viewing party at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Free glasses. Free museum admission. No ticket, no RSVP, no “we’ve reached capacity” email at 11:58 a.m. Just show up and stare at the sky through the correct piece of cardboard…