Beginning Monday, August 7 JPL will be giving away 200 solar eclipse viewing glasses at the Public Services Desk. The glasses are disposable and make looking directly at the solar eclipse that is set to happen on August 21st safe. Glasses will be limited to one pair per person–no taking extras for friends or family members–and will only be available while the supply lasts.
FYI–peak viewing time of the solar eclipse for the Des Moines metro area begins at 1:08pm and ends at 2:33pm.
Thanks! Please send people to the Public Services Desk if they have any questions.
Beth