Posted by: Several venues in South Florida are offering watch festivities for the solar eclipse.
A solar eclipse is about 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. April 8, 2024, and spectators should ensure they are using proper eye protection.
The eclipse occurs when the path of the moon temporarily blocks visibility of the sun.
Photo/NASA/Aubrey Gemignani
South Florida Solar Eclipse Watch Parties
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority and the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches are featuring a free watch event 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 8 with free solar glasses, a telescope equipped with a solar filter, and a scientist.
To participate, register online. Refreshments are offered to those who are registered.
The venue is City Hall, 401 Clematis St.
Boca Raton
West Boca branch library, 561-, is featuring a solar eclipse watch party 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 8, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton 33498. The event includes an art project. Solar glasses are not provided.
Lauderhill
The branch library in Lauderhill is featuring an opportunity to watch the eclipse outside and a livestream indoors 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 8, and entry is free. Register online. Entry is free. Solar glasses are not provided.
Lauderhill Towne Centre library
954-357-6406
6399 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Lauderhill 33313
Photo/Broward Library
Fort Lauderdale
Broward Library, 954-357-7444, is offering a free watch party 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. April 8 at 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301. Register online. The event includes an art project. Solar glasses are not provided.
Photo/South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association
Sunrise
A free watch party is offered at Fox Observatory in Sunrise. The event is presented by South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association and telescopes are offered. Organizers recommend arriving early and bringing water.
The observatory is at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326. Entry for the park is free on week days. Other events at Fox Observatory
Miami
The North Central Branch library is offering an event for the eclipse. The watch party is 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., with eclipse glasses offered while supplies last. An art project for kids is included, 305-693-4541, 9590 NW 27th Avenue, Miami
Miami
Frost Science is offering programs and watch areas for the eclipse. Tickets to the attraction are $29.95 for adults, $22.95 for kids to age 11 and free for 3 and younger.
The museum is at 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Photo/Broward Library
Eye Protection
Solar eclipse eye safety tips are offered from NASA and American Astronomical Society.
Watch online
NASA is broadcasting the eclipse online.
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