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PHOTOS: People across Central Va. gather to enjoy partial solar eclipse together, even at work or school
By Ryan Nadeau,
2024-04-09
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Central Virginians got to enjoy an 85% partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 . Regardless of what they were doing, countless residents took time out of their days to enjoy this rare experience together.
From police departments to government offices to public schools — coworkers and classmates stepped outside, put on their eclipse glasses and enjoyed the view.
Keep scrolling to see just how much they loved it.
Students of an Amelia County school posing with their eclipse glasses. (Photo: Amelia County Public Schools) Eclipse-inspired art projects made by students at an Amelia County school. (Photo: Amelia County Public Schools)
Caroline County
Students at Caroline Middle School enjoying the eclipse. (Photos: Caroline County Public Schools/Caroline Middle School) Students at Caroline Middle School enjoying the eclipse. (Photos: Caroline County Public Schools/Caroline Middle School) Students at Caroline Middle School enjoying the eclipse. (Photos: Caroline County Public Schools/Caroline Middle School) Students and faculty at Caroline High School enjoying the eclipse. (Photos: Caroline County Public Schools/Caroline High School) Students and faculty at Caroline High School enjoying the eclipse. (Photos: Caroline County Public Schools/Caroline High School)
Chesterfield County
The Millwood School in Chesterfield enjoying the partial solar eclipse together. (Photo: Robin Woods) The Millwood School in Chesterfield enjoying the partial solar eclipse together. (Photo: Robin Woods) The Millwood School in Chesterfield enjoying the partial solar eclipse together. (Photo: Robin Woods) The Millwood School in Chesterfield enjoying the partial solar eclipse together. (Photo: Robin Woods) Chesterfield County Government staff members enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Chesterfield County Government) Chesterfield County Government staff members enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Chesterfield County Government) RELATED: Hundreds gather at Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond to watch solar eclipse
Colonial Heights City
Officers and staff with the Colonial Heights Police Department enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Police Department) Officers and staff with the Colonial Heights Police Department enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Police Department) Officers and staff with the Colonial Heights Police Department enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Police Department) Tasty treats made by students with Colonial Heights Public Schools to celebrate the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools wear eclipse shirts to celebrate the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Crafts made by students with Colonial Heights Public Schools to celebrate the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Tasty treats made by students with Colonial Heights Public Schools to celebrate the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools) Students and faculty with Colonial Heights Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Colonial Heights Public Schools)
Henrico County
Officers with the Henrico County Police Division enjoy the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Henrico County Police Division) Officers with the Henrico County Police Division enjoy the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Henrico County Police Division)
Louisa County
Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools) Students and faculty of Louisa County Public Schools enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photos: Louisa County Public Schools)
Petersburg City
Employees with the Petersburg City Public School Board enjoying the partial solar eclipse. (Photo: Petersburg City Public Schools)
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