Updated 3/28/2024: The WMUR news video may be viewed here.

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, WMUR News Reporter Kelly O'Brien visited Oyster River Middle School 8th grade students to capture a presentation given by University of New Hampshire (UNH) Associate Professor Amy Keesee about the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse.

Associate Professor Keesee explained the celestial phenomenon and provided guidance on how to safely observe the historical moment. The dynamic presentation was one of many educational activities organized by Oyster River schools around the coming solar eclipse and exemplifies the district's valuable partnership with UNH.

In addition to Associate Professor Keesee's multiple visits to Oyster River schools, UNH Observatory Director John Gianforte has also been visiting classes to talk about the solar eclipse.

All Oyster River schools are offering eclipse-related educational activities for students of all grade levels and protective eyewear will be provided at no cost to Oyster River students and staff by the New Hampshire Space Grant Consortium.

We are grateful to UNH, Associate Professor Keesee, and Director John Gianforte for their support. And thank you for stopping by, WMUR!

A handful of 8th grade students took part in interviews with WMUR News Reporter Kelly O'Brien.

Students were highly engaged during Associate Professor Keesee's dynamic presentation.

Associate Professor Keesee used round objects of different sizes to explain the celestial phenomenon.