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Total Eclipse of the Sun
On a path from Mexico to Canada, the much-anticipated total solar eclipse will put on a show for Ohio on April 8. The sun and moon will appear to line up perfectly only along a narrow strip of land 100 miles wide, from southwest to northeast. Crossing into Ohio at 3:08 p.m., the moon’s shadow will exit the state at 3:19 p.m.
Along this path, Cleveland will experience totality between 3:13 and 3:17 p.m. Northeast Ohio counties along this path of totality include Medina, Summit, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Ashtabula.
Within the umbral shadow, the moon will cover the sun completely. The sky will darken to a twilight blue, with sunset oranges at the horizon. The faint plasma of the sun’s corona will be visible, stretching across the sky. During totality, nocturnal wildlife can wake up, thinking that it’s nighttime, and non-nocturnal wildlife might think it’s time to head to sleep. Listen for changes in bird calls.
Stark, Portage, Mahoning and Trumbull counties fall in the path of partial totality, in which the moon will appear to take a bite out of the sun by covering part of its disk.
This brief celestial phenomenon will be an awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime local event. While totality lasts only minutes, in most places, the partial eclipse will last several hours.
In all of U.S. history, only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806; the next one in Ohio will be in 2099.
To join in on county-specific eclipse events, see ohio.org/home/eclipse. Remember to protect your eyes with authentic eclipse glasses or other solar filters to avoid severe eye damage.
Sources: Ohio Total Solar Eclipse | Emergency Management Agency & Scientific American.
Fashion Pages
Style Columnist Pens Book
Our popular Style Stop columnist Linda Peavy is out with a new book, “The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women.” Don’t be fooled by the title. Linda says every woman will find fashion how-tos and a roadmap to a more stylish you, regardless of shape or size. From lingerie and swimwear to jeans and gowns, Linda’s got us covered. Get your copy at Amazon.com.
Nursing Home Navigator
Finally, Some Help
If you’re looking for a nursing home for a loved one or yourself, check out the state’s new online tool that provides detailed information about every facility in Ohio in one convenient digital location.
The Navigator on the Ohio Department of Aging’s website has a searchable map of every nursing home, comparing staff ratios, services, health and safety violations, Medicare and Medicaid quality ratings, beds, satisfaction scores, and almost every other detail you might want to know.
The site allows side-by-side comparisons of two (mobile version) or three (desktop/tablet version) nursing homes and an instant share feature to forward facility phone numbers and websites to others.
More Computer Stuff
This Time, In Person
Electronic medical records, smart TVs, pandemic video conferences and other techy topics—we’ve maneuvered our way through them all and more with the patient, helpful guidance of our Tech Talk columnist Tak Sato.
If you like Tak’s columns, you’ll love his 8th Annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo & Conference featuring workshops and exhibitors. The free event is set for Thursday, May 23 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd. in Rocky River.
Blowing Our Minds
Mind Challenge 2024
This is getting out of hand…in a good way.
The Mind Challenge for the New Majority, a trivia tournament started by Northeast Ohio residents Phil Levine and Art Greenberg, kicks off its sixth season next month. More than 66 cities and 700 participants throughout the region will compete for cash prizes to benefit their senior centers.
The tournament runs from April 15 through May 22. Chances are, if your local recreation or senior center isn’t involved, one nearby is. Why not join a team and test your trivia skills? Learn more at themindchallenge.org.
Take a Seat
It’s Film Festival Time
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival runs from April 3 – 13 at Playhouse Square, followed by CIFF48 Streams, Presented by PNC, April 14 – 21, online.
More than 360 films will be part of this year’s robust lineup, and the Festival will welcome more than 300 guest filmmakers who will be on hand for in-person and virtual Q&As. CIFF48 program details are available at clevelandfilm.org. Tickets are on sale now for CIFF Members and to the general public on Friday, March 22. For more information about CIFF48 at Playhouse Square and CIFF48 Streams, visit clevelandfilm.org.
