In 2017, the first solar eclipse in nearly a century was visible across the entire continental United States. This year the excitement builds again for another solar eclipse on April 8th!
Florida isn’t in the path of totality, where the entire sun is blocked out by the moon. Most of Florida will likely see about half of the sun covered. The eclipse is due to run from about 1:30-4:30 pm depending on your location. Check out these local resources in each of Munchkin Fun’s markets for eclipse viewing excitement, and remember proper eye protection for you and your munchkins. Buy a 10-pack for $19.99 here!
BROWARD
MODS. Join us and Broward Astronomy, LLC as an Eclipse Viewing Site in Fort Lauderdale for an out-of-this-world adventure! Witness the breathtaking 57% partial solar eclipse on April 8. Click for more info.
JACKSONVILLE
- University of North Florida Department of Physics and Astronomy Club is throwing a free watch party from 2-4 p.m. April 8 at the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheater on campus.
- The Clay County Public Library System is holding a series of Exploration Lab sessions for schoolchildren to learn about the eclipse. Sessions: 4/1 Keystone Heights Branch 4pm, 4/2 Middleburg Branch 4pm, 4/4 Green Cove Springs Branch 4pm.
MIAMI -DADE
- Eclipse viewing at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science – 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
ORLANDO
- Orlando Science Center. If the eclipse is not visible in our area due to cloud cover or weather conditions, don’t worry! We’ll be live-streaming the view from other locations within the Science Center. Plus, we’ll have out-of-this-world programming to help you explore and celebrate the solar eclipse – no matter the weather!
- Partial Eclipse and Earth Day Celebration at Kennedy Space Center – Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
PALM BEACH COUNTY
- There Goes the Sun: Solar Eclipse Viewing at Palm Beach Gardens – Mirasol Park, 12385 Jog Road
- Solar Eclipse viewing at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium – 4801 Dreher Trail N, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
- Hallstrom Planetarium (Building N, Indian River State College; 3209 Virginia Avenue): 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
- Palm Beach County Library System is giving out free solar eclipse glasses from now through April 8 while supplies last. You must present your library card to receive a pair, one pair per card.
TAMPA BAY
- Bok Tower Gardens. Enjoy the 2024 Solar Eclipse atop Iron Mountain! First 100 visitors will receive a pair of Lunt Solar Eclipse glasses.
- MOSI Solar Eclipse Event. Secure your place and come to MOSI for a safe viewing of the solar eclipse using our solar scopes and engaging in interactive activities! Each ticket reservation includes a pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses.
- St. Petersburg College Planetarium, free public viewing of the eclipse on April 8 (weather permitting). The eclipse begins at 1:43 p.m. local time. Maximum eclipse occurs at 2:59 p.m., and the eclipse ends at 4:14 p.m. Eclipse viewers and specially equipped telescopes will be available in the “quad” area of the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus, near the Natural Science building, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
OTHER FUN FROM MUNCHKIN FUN AT HOME
Make your own sundial.
Create a salt crystal suncatcher.
Craft an edible solar system!
