April 8th, a sight that is not worth missing.

Thanks to CCE Broome County, students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary are learning solar eclipse safety, how it's viewed in other cultures, and what makes it such a historic event. 

"It's really important to increase access and knowledge to really cool phenomenon," CCE Broome County Cam Winzinger said. "Like this is a pretty rare event to be happening. So eclipses aren't super rare, but every year and a half the world will experience one but in the same spot."

Broome county will not see another solar eclipse for 375 years. To make sure they don't miss the big day, students get to create their own astronaut helmets with eclipse sunglasses attached.

It's an opportunity that students like fifth grader Jacob Peterman are excited to learn more about. 

"I like what we're learning about the solar system because I always wondered what it's like to be in space and how it works," Peterson said. 

Emphasizing the rarity of this event, CCE Broome County hopes the students can appreciate the eclipse with those they love. 

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary students will be getting out of school early on April 8th to see the eclipse.