Day will turn to night on April 8, when a total solar eclipse will be seen from several parts of the U.S. In some areas of the country, the Earth’s sky will go completely dark for up to four minutes.

Solar eclipses can be a fun and education experience for children (see some tips here!), but adults need to make sure anyone who looks at the sun wears proper eye protection.

Several Alabama school districts say they are ordering glasses for students and are preparing group activities. Parents may need to sign a waiver in order for their children to view the eclipse outside.

At least two Alabama school districts are sending students home.

On Facebook, Washington County said it would dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Monday so students could watch the eclipse at home with their parents.

“After consulting legal advice from both local and state legal counsel, it was determined that due to the fact that children have to walk outside to go to a cafeteria or a bathroom during the pinnacle of the eclipse, it is in our best interest to get children home before the eclipse starts,” the district posted to social media.

Scottsboro City is sending students home early, too.

Wondering how much of the eclipse you will see? Alabama will just get a partial view.

NASA’s tool lets you input your city or ZIP code to see how much of the eclipse you will see where you live. You can input your information and see the results here.

Weather might also play a part. You can go here to see the latest eclipse day forecast.