Where you can watch the upcoming solar eclipse in Tampa Bay
Mark your calendar: The total eclipse is April 8. The total solar eclipse is scheduled for April 8 in Tampa Bay, with the mid-eclipse occurring around 3 p.m. While the Tampa Bay area is not in the path of totality for the 2024 eclipse, there will still be a partial eclipse with darkening skies. Several libraries will be hosting viewing parties, including the Burton Memorial Library, the Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library, and the planetarium. All tickets will cost $18.50 for adults and $4.50 per children, with one pair of eclipse glasses per person provided while supplies last.
Published : a month ago by Alexa Herrera in World
Mark your calendar: The total eclipse is April 8.
TAMPA, Fla. — While the Tampa Bay area is not in the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse, there still will be a partial eclipse with darkening skies. A few viewing parties are planned for people who want to catch a glimpse.
In Tampa, the eclipse begins at 1:43 p.m. on Monday, April 8, with mid-eclipse happening around 3 p.m. This is about when 65% of the sun will be covered by the moon.
Multiple libraries will be streaming the eclipse from NASA TV from 1-3:15 p.m. Here are the ones included:
The Burton Memorial Library is having a viewing party on its lawn and will be giving out glasses starting at 1 p.m. with a limit of two per family.
The Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library will have a viewing party for kids where they can learn why solar eclipses occur and create a viewer from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.
There will be hands-on activities starting at 2 p.m., with the best time to view the eclipse at 3 p.m.
Admission is $18.50 for adults and $4.50 for children and one pair of solar eclipse glasses per ticket will be given out. The ticket is valid starting at 10 a.m. so visitors can visit other exhibits.
The library is having a viewing party at the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park from 1:30-4 p.m. They will be passing out free eclipse glasses.
This library is encouraging people to bring chairs, blankets and snacks to watch the eclipse at the St. Petersburg College Seminole Campus behind the library
There will be limited seating for a live stream in the air-conditioned program room. One pair of eclipse glasses per person for ages 3 and up will be provided while supplies last.
The planetarium will be open to the public, weather permitting, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Eclipse viewers and telescopes with solar filters will be available for use.