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Partial Solar Eclipse Party
October 14, 2023 @ 12:00 pm–2:38 pm EDT
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Greenbelt on Saturday, October 14. The Astronomical Society of Greenbelt will be hosting a viewing party at the Greenbelt Observatory. This event is free and open to the public.
The eclipse begins at noon when the moon’s edge starts to move between the earth and the sun. The maximum coverage of 41% occurs at 1:19 PM. The last bit of the moon to cover the sun leaves at 2:38 PM. The eclipse will be an annular eclipse for viewers in the southwestern US.
The ASG has eclipse glasses that allow you to view the eclipse safely. These will be provided for free to the first 100 people to arrive at the observatory. Do not look at the eclipse without protective glasses, as serious eye damage can occur.