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Special Event
Event
The Great American Eclipse of 2024
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.625253, -90.186667
The event will be held in Tucker Theater, located in the underground visitor center at Gateway Arch National Park.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Talk
Volunteer Event
Weather permitting, the indoor portion of the program will be followed by free, safe sun viewing on the entrance plaza.
Description
Missouri Eclipse Task Force Leader Don Ficken will discuss the April 8th eclipse, the last total event visible from any part of the United States until 2044. Children 4-13 can pick up & fill out Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer booklets and earn a special badge before or after this program. Free eclipse glasses will be available.