Hundreds of Pratt students converged on the campus lawns on April 8th, 2023, to participate in a solar eclipse viewing party hosted by the Pratt Library.
A Pratt student using a solar eclipse viewer to look at the sun.
Many Pratt students had their eyes towards the sky as they awaited for the near-total eclipse to pass over Brooklyn.
In addition to viewing the eclipse itself, students brought out volleyballs to enjoy some lawn games.
An image of the near total eclipse over Brooklyn in April, 2023.
Students using solar eclipse glasses to view and take pictures of the phenomenon.
Pratt's president Frances Bronet also joined in the festivities.
Students took turns passing around solar eclipse glasses and viewers to view the event.
Two students embrace as they take pictures of the eclipse.
Two students using solar eclipse glasses to shield their phone camera from the sun's rays.
A student gazes up at the eclipse.
Two students jump for a photo as they pretend to be abducted by aliens during the celestial event.
Friends wait patiently for their turn to view the eclipse.
As glasses and viewers were in short supply, some students took creative approaches in order to view the eclipse safely.
A student stands atop a bench in order to get that perfect eclipse photo.