Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

An annular solar eclipse will pass over the American Southwest the morning of Saturday, October 14 2023. Here in Pasadena, we will see it as a partial solar eclipse, where the shadow of the moon will cover up to 71% of the Sun over the course of 2 hours. We will host a solar telescope viewing event at Cahill Astronomy and Astrophysics Building and the adjacent athletic fields. We'll have solar telescopes, eclipse glasses, two short presentations on solar science, and astrophysicists on hand to help everyone get the most out of this rare experience. Join us for this free event open to everyone (including children)!

Two 30-minute presentations entitled "Understanding Solar Eclipses and Solar Research at Caltech" will be given at 8:30AM and 9:30AM by Ivey Davis and Gabriel Muro.

Astronomers and volunteers will be present to guide you through the eclipse and answer questions about the Sun, eclipse, and astronomy. This is a free event open to everyone. No reservations are needed. Partial eclipse lasts ~2 hours, but come only as long as you want. For directions, parking, and more information, please visit: http://outreach.astro.caltech.edu.