Countdown to the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse
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Event Schedule
Eclipse Science & Safety – Presented by Kopernik Staff
Friday, March 1, 8:00pm – Recording Available on YouTube
A Total Solar Eclipse: one of the most breathtaking celestial events we can witness from planet Earth—and you have a chance to see one this April! March to the Eclipse beings with an introduction to eclipses, covering: the different types, why they happen, and how to observe them safely. Then, we will focus in on the April 8th total solar eclipse to discuss observing opportunities and why this is an event you do not want to miss!
Family Friday: Eclipse Edition
Friday, March 8, 6:00pm
Through activities, simulations, shows, and more, Kopernik Observatory Educators are here to help your family prepare for the upcoming eclipse. Explore why eclipses happen by constructing a Sun, Earth, & Moon model. Learn how to safely observe the Sun and eclipses by building your own pinhole projector. Discover what makes total solar eclipses special by creating a chalk art solar corona. Additionally, our Solar Eclipse Planetarium Show will be available for an additional $2 per admission.
The Great Adirondack Eclipse – Presented by Seth McGowan, President of the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory
Friday, March 15, 8:00pm – Recording Available on YouTube
Discover the “secret recipe” behind the upcoming April 8th Total Solar Eclipse destined to grace the Adirondacks. Seth McGowan puts the eclipse in context, providing insight on the numerous perspectives surrounding this eclipse as well as the history of eclipses within the Adirondack Blue Line. Learn about the impact to communities within the path of totality and what is expected in the six million acre park.
Family Friday: Eclipse Edition
Friday, March 22, 6:00pm
Through activities, simulations, shows, and more, Kopernik Observatory Educators are here to help your family prepare for the upcoming eclipse. Explore why eclipses happen by constructing a Sun, Earth, & Moon model. Learn how to safely observe the Sun and eclipses by building your own pinhole projector. Discover what makes total solar eclipses special by creating a chalk art solar corona.
The Eclipse Amongst Spring Skies – Presented by Kopernik Staff –
Friday, March 29, 8:00pm – Recording Available on YouTube
During a total solar eclipse, the skies darken to reveal not just the ethereal solar corona, but also bright planets, stars, and more! Find out what objects will be visible during totality and also what you can see in the night skies throughout the season. Receive a seasonal star map and learn how to navigate the skies using conspicuous stars and constellations.
Total Solar Eclipse Outlook – Presented by Kopernik Staff
Friday, April 5, 8:00pm – Recording Available on YouTube
This is the final stretch before the big day! Are you ready to observe the eclipse? Our March to the Eclipse presentations conclude with this overview and outlook for April 8th. We will run you through a checklist to make sure you are able to successfully and safely observe this event. Then, we will look ahead at the weather forecasts throughout the region and provide guidance on the best eclipse viewing opportunities.
Partial Solar Eclipse Observing Session at KOSC
Monday, April 8, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
If you are unable to venture to totality, Kopernik Observatory will be open for solar viewing on April 8th! Observe the Sun safely using Kopernik’s telescopes, pinhole projectors, and more. Solar eclipse glasses will also be available. The partial eclipse begins at 2:08pm with a 97% maximum at 3:23pm and the eclipse ends at 4:34pm. Admission is $5 per person. Kopernik’s parking lot will only be available to those with handicap placards while others will park on one side of Underwood Road. Please come prepared to walk as you may need to park up to a mile away from the observatory.
Total Solar Eclipse Observing Livestream
Monday, April 8, 12:00pm – 5:00pm – Watch Live on YouTube
Join Kopernik Observatory’s Eclipse Science Team on our total solar eclipse experience at our remote observing site: SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station. Operating under the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative (DEB), the Eclipse Science Team—comprising of students from SUNY Broome Community College and Kopernik staff—is gathering science quality data from the eclipse event. This stream offers a live view of our on-site experience and live observing of the eclipse event using our Seestar S50 telescope.
The start times for each phase of the Eclipse follows for our remote observing site, Rice Creek Field Station (in EDT):
2:08:46 PM – Partial Solar Eclipse Begins
3:21:40 PM – Total Solar Eclipse Begins
3:23:25 PM – Maximum Total Solar Eclipse
3:25:10 PM – Total Solar Eclipse Ends
4:34:27 PM – Partial Solar Eclipse Ends