Two NJ Schools Closing Early On Eclipse Day To Avoid Student Eye Damage

This is a new development in the unrest over the moon coming between the Earth and the Sun. Cherry Hill and Pennsauken schools in New Jersey have announced they’re closing early on April 8th because of the solar eclipse…because of student safety. Pennsauken’s superintendent, Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, wrote in a statement that “The Solar Eclipse is a safety concern for our students because directly viewing the sun during an eclipse without proper certified eye protection can cause serious eye damage.” The best part? New Jersey isn’t even in the path of totality for the eclipse.