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Contact: Molly Schroer, 270-758-2192
Experience a partial solar eclipse at Mammoth Cave National Park on Sat. Oct. 14 at 10:39 a.m. CDT. Visitors will safely use telescopes to watch as the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and partially blocks it from our view. Park guides will present interactive solar eclipse themed activities to engage the community through science, creativity, and fun.
All partial eclipse activities will take place at the park visitor center and are free and open to the public with no tickets or reservations required. Participants are advised to arrive early to prepare for the viewing. Several activities and presentations are planned to prepare guests for the celestial event.
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9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Learn about “The Science Behind an Eclipse” with Ranger Aaron as he explains the science behind the rare partial eclipse event in the visitor center museum.
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9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Kids are invited to visit a Kid’s Workshop Station at the visitor center to create their own pinhole projector to safely view the partial eclipse.
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All Day: The Junior Astronomer Program will be available for future Jr. Rangers. The Junior Astronomy Pledge and Patch Ceremony is scheduled to take place after the eclipse.
The only safe way to look directly at the sun during a partial eclipse is through special-purpose solar filters, like eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers. The park will provide several safe methods to view the celestial event including telescopes that are specially set up for viewing the sun, pin hole projectors, and special solar safe glasses. Visit How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely to help safely plan your visit to Mammoth Cave’s Partial Social Eclipse Event.
Last updated: October 10, 2023