Next week will be a very rare phenomenon that will be very visible in central Illinois.
An almost total solar eclipse will take place Monday and a local entity is helping prepare the community. Paula Lopatic with the Warner Library explains they will be providing the proper viewing glasses along with a viewing party at the library.
The eclipse will start early in the afternoon and by approximately 1:21 in the afternoon the moon will cover 95% of the sun.
Experts encourage making sure anyone interested in watching the solar eclipse on Monday take the proper precautions and wear proper eye wear.
Visit eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety for proper precautions to take.