Students at one metro Atlanta school to work from home on day of solar eclipse next month

Those in the roughly 2575-mile path will see a total solar eclipse – meaning that they will go into total darkness as the moon moves in between the sun and the Earth.
Students at one metro Atlanta school to work from home on day of solar eclipse next month (File photo) (Dimas Rachmatsyah/Getty Images)
By WSB-TV

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Schools will observe a virtual learning day next month on the day of a solar eclipse.

District officials shared the news on Tuesday.

The Great American Eclipse will last from 1:45 p.m. to 4:21 p.m. on April 8.

The eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada, according to NASA.

This virtual learning day comes after the students go on spring break from April 1-5.

If you are viewing the eclipse, it is advised to wear eyeglasses for safety purposes.

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