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Partial Eclipse Viewing Party at Imagination Station, Wilson

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On April 8, 2024, we will experience a partial solar eclipse in North Carolina. At approximately 3:15 p.m. (depending where in the Triangle you are) there will be around 78% to 80% coverage. Imagination Station, at 224 Nash Street SE, Wilson, North Carolina, will hold an eclipse viewing event in its pollinator garden from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Make sure to use look at the sun … [Read more...] about Partial Eclipse Viewing Party at Imagination Station, Wilson

Celestial Celebration — Solar Eclipse Event at Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center

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The Raleigh-Cary JCC is hosting A Celestial Celebration -- a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m., at David R. Kahn Community Campus, 12804 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC. This free event is open to the public, but registration is required. The first 50 people to register get free solar eclipse glasses. Any remaining glasses will be distributed on a … [Read more...] about Celestial Celebration — Solar Eclipse Event at Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center

Eclipse at the Park: Family Fun Day in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting a fun day to celebrate the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 1:30 to 5 p.m., at Hargraves Community Park, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This free event features: More Eclipse Parties in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Eclipse at the Park: Family Fun Day in Chapel Hill

Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties in the Triangle

The April 8, 2024, solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse in Charlotte. Approximately 80% of the sun will be obscured by the moon for a few minutes. Learn all about the solar eclipse, including what it will look like in the Triangle. There will be many solar eclipse viewing parties in the Charlotte area, for those who would like to experience this rare phenomenon with the community. You'll … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties in the Triangle

Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, is hosting a Solar Eclipse Party on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. There will be activities both inside and outside. The outside activities are free. The admission for the indoor activities are $10. Outdoor activities: Indoor activities: … [Read more...] about Solar Eclipse Party at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center

Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science

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Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, has a special event planned for Solar Eclipse Day. Monarch Butterfly Eclipse takes place Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 to 5 p.m. The museum will be closed, but the event will take place on the south side of campus, and will be free to the public. The migratory route of Monarch Butterflies resembles the path of the … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Eclipse — solar eclipse event at Museum of Life + Science

Where to buy Solar Eclipse Glasses

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With the approaching solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, you'll want a way to safely observe the phenomenon. Looking directly at the sun will instantly and permanently damage your eyes, and regular sunglasses won't provide projection. The simplest way is to purchase solar eclipse glasses. They are widely available, but also are likely to sell out. They did leading up to the total solar eclipse of … [Read more...] about Where to buy Solar Eclipse Glasses

Learn all about the solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a rare solar eclipse will occur across all U.S. states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). A total of 13 states will witness a "total solar eclipse." In a total eclipse, the moon blocks 100% of the sun for a few minutes, creating a ring-like aura from the sun's outer atmosphere and a darkened sky similar to twilight. The remaining states (including North Carolina) will experience … [Read more...] about Learn all about the solar eclipse

How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events

On the night of Sunday, May 15th, 2022, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time in more than three years that North Carolina will get a chance to experience a total lunar eclipse. You might have heard it called the Super Flower Blood Moon. Read on to learn what each of these descriptors means. A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in a way … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events

8 places you can still get solar eclipse glasses in the Triangle (and how to watch if you can’t)

If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you’re like us and stuck working you’ll still want some eclipse glasses to safely catch the (roughly) 95-percent-eclipse spectacle in the Triangle. If you have glasses already, check this list of criteria to make sure your choice is … [Read more...] about 8 places you can still get solar eclipse glasses in the Triangle (and how to watch if you can’t)

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