The University of Missouris Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing of a partial solar eclipse Thursday afternoon at Laws Observatory.

Angela Speck, professor of astrophysics and director of astronomy, said in a news release that the partial eclipse begins at 4:40 p.m., with maximum coverage occurring around 5:45 p.m. Speck reminded people to refrain from viewing the eclipse with the naked eye. The event is free and open to the public.

The University of Missouris Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing of a partial solar eclipse Thursday afternoon at Laws Observatory.

Angela Speck, professor of astrophysics and director of astronomy, said in a news release that the partial eclipse begins at 4:40 p.m., with maximum coverage occurring around 5:45 p.m. Speck reminded people to refrain from viewing the eclipse with the naked eye. The event is free and open to the public.

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MU to host partial solar eclipse viewing