Kanya Hayes, 6, and Mikayla McDuffy, 10, try on glasses during a workshop to learn how to safely view the solar eclipse that will occur Aug. 21. The workshop was conducted Friday at the Heatherdowns branch library in South Toledo.  (THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY)  Buy Image

Alex Mak, associate director of the Ritter Planetarium at the University of Toledo, talks about a solar eclipse as he conducts a workshop at the Heatherdowns Branch Library.  (The Blade/Dave Zapotosky)  Buy Image

Shariyah Blackshear, 8, left, Mitchell McDuffy, 8, and Keane Jude, 6, simulate viewing a solar eclipse using imaginary dimes and quarters during a workshop to learn how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse.  (The Blade/Dave Zapotosky)  Buy Image