The Cox Science Center and its Marmot Observatory are excited to host a solar eclipse viewing event on Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although South Florida won’t experience the full totality of the eclipse, guests can still catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse through the observatory’s 10-foot refracting telescope with solar filters. This telescope is the largest publicly available in South Florida, making it an exceptional opportunity for visitors to view the eclipse without needing solar glasses.
Experts from the Marmot Observatory will be present to answer any questions related to space during this unique event. The partial eclipse will begin at 1:48 p.m., reach its maximum at 3:30 p.m., and end at 4:15 p.m. A view through the telescope is included with a general admission ticket, and solar viewing glasses are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Visitors interested in learning more about the event can find all the necessary information on coxsciencecenter.org/event/solar-eclipse-viewing. If you cannot attend the event at the Cox Science Center, several Palm Beach County library branches will also be giving away solar glasses for viewers to enjoy this historic moment from their own backyards or local parks. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
