Eclipse Viewing Party at Connecticut Science Center
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 04/08/2024
Experience the celestial spectacle of a lifetime - mark your calendars for an astronomical adventure like never before! The Connecticut Science Center invites you to witness the breathtaking phenomenon of a Solar Eclipse here on our plaza. This rare celestial event promises a mesmerizing dance between the sun and the moon, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle that will leave you speechless. After the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on August 23, 2044. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this cosmic spectacle.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- LIVE VIEWING - Immerse yourself in the celestial wonder as you witness the sun disappear behind the moon, plunging the world into a temporary twilight. Our specially equipped viewing area and solar glasses (included with your event ticket) ensure a safe and unobstructed experience, allowing you to marvel at the beauty of the solar spectacular.
- ENGAGING ACTIVITIES - Enhance your eclipse experience with interactive exhibits and engaging activities designed to deepen your understanding of the solar system. Join Science Center STEM educators and meteorologists from WFSB Channel 3 with their high-tech Weather Tracker vehicle for some once-in-a-lifetime eclipse views.
- FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN - Gather your friends and family for a day of celestial celebration! We’ve curated an exciting atmosphere, making it the perfect outing for astronomy enthusiasts, families, and curious minds.
- BREATHTAKING LIVE STREAM - Experience the awe-inspiring LIVE stream of the Total Eclipse from the comfort of our theater. We will join NASA as they broadcast from the Path of Totality, where the moon will block the sun completely, creating a breathtaking spectacle across a width of approximately 115 miles. Drop in at any time to witness the splendor of this event as it happens LIVE on our giant screen.
Secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Advance Tickets are available for purchase online or at the Connecticut Science Center. Tickets are limited and will sell out. Every online/advance ticket purchased includes 1 pair of solar glasses for safe viewing of the event. Members who reserve advance tickets (free, up to membership level) for this event will also receive solar glasses for safe viewing of the event equal to the size of their membership.
***Day of ticket purchases and/or Members who show up at the door without advance tickets will NOT receive solar glasses, solar glasses will be available for purchase separately from our gift shop (while supplies last).***
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Connecticut Science CenterLocation:
250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT, 06103United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
860-520-2167Contact name:
Sean Nadeau, Marketing and Membership Manager
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/08/2024
Time:
10:00AM - 5:30PM
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service