Upcoming Solar Eclipse Celebrations
What eclipses are, how and when you can view them, and more.
Annular Solar Eclipse | October 14, 2023
What is an Annular Solar Eclipse?
An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, but when it is at or near its farthest point from Earth. Because the Moon is farther away from Earth, it appears smaller than the Sun and does not completely cover the Sun. As a result, the Moon appears as a dark disk on top of a larger, bright disk, creating what looks like a ring around the Moon. The next annular eclipse in the U.S. will be on Oct. 14, 2023.
How to View the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse
The Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. It will be visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America.
In the U.S., the annular solar eclipse begins in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. PDT and ends in Texas at 12:03 p.m. CDT.
To see if you live along the path of totality and when the best time to view it will be, check out the ‘When and Where’ map on NASA’s website, linked below. During an total solar eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Review these safety guidelines on the NASA website to prepare for October 14, 2023.
2023 Annular Solar Eclipse - When & Where
☀ The 2023 Southwest Annular Solar Eclipse Party
Celebrate with us at Lowell!
Lowell Observatory is teaming up with Sunspot Solar Observatory to celebrate the annular solar eclipse in style! This event will feature:
– Special Science Talks
– Food Trucks
– Solar Viewing Glasses
– Scavenger Hunt
– Livestream featuring views of the eclipse from Sunspot Solar Observatory, Four Corners, and Lowell Observatory
And more! Stay tuned for more details.
Eclipse Path Schedule:
Begins: 9:14am MST (8:14am PDT/Lowell Time)
Maximum: 10:39am (9:39am PDT/Lowell Time)
Ends: 12:15pm (11:15am PDT/Lowell Time)
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Note: The eclipse will be at maximum around 9:30am in local time. Stay tuned for more information about this and off-site events.
Total Solar Eclipse | April 8, 2024
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
Total solar eclipses occur when the New Moon comes between the Sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth. This creates a visually dramatic celestial display for those located in the path of totality.
How to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. It will be visible over the US, Mexico, and Canada. Texas is an ideal location for viewing this rare celestial display, as it lies directly in the middle of the eclipse’s path of totality.
To see if you live along the path of totality and when the best time to view it will be, check out the ‘When and Where’ map on NASA’s website, linked below. During an total solar eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. If you plan on viewing the eclipse in person, be sure to review these safety guidelines on the NASA website to prepare for April 8, 2024.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse - When and Where
☀ Eclipse Over Texas - Live from Waco
Celebrate With Us in Waco, or Online!
Monday, April 08, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Lowell Observatory is teaming up with the City of Waco, Baylor University, and Discovery on a public event, Eclipse Over Texas 2024. This will include an onsite celebration at Baylor University’s McLane Stadium in Waco, as well as virtual programming that people around the world may view.
Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco will consist of presentations by astronomers and science educators, interactive activities, and safe telescope viewing of the Sun as it progresses through the eclipse. The partial phase of the solar eclipse will begin at 12:20 pm CDT, as seen from Waco, Texas. The Sun’s surface will gradually be covered until totality begins at 1:38 pm CDT. This will last for four minutes and 13 seconds, after which the Sun will begin its gradual move out of the Moon’s shadow, ending at 2 pm CDT. Get your tickets now!
Tune into our YouTube channel for live coverage of this event on 04/08/2024!
☀ The 2024 Great American Eclipse Party
Celebrate at Lowell Observatory!
Details coming soon, but you’ll be sure to find:
– Special Science Talks
– Food Trucks
– Solar Viewing Glasses
– Scavenger Hunt
– Livestream, featuring a partnership with Sunspot Solar Observatory
And more!
