Solar Eclipse Viewing Party in Mexico
- Public Event
A total solar eclipse will pass over North America on Monday, April 8 2024. Caltech Astro Outreach will have be conducting public education activities along the path of totality just along the Texas-Mexico border in Piedras Negras, Mexico. We will be partnering with the Institute of Technology of Piedras Negras to host members of the public for a series of educational activities during the eclipse and on the preceding day.
Sunday, April 7
Noon-4PM:
Solar viewing, solar telescopes, eclipse glasses, public science presentations
9-11PM:
Star party with telescopes
Monday, April 8
Noon-3PM (Solar Totality 1:27-1:32PM):
Solar viewing, solar telescopes, eclipse glasses
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. Stay only as long as you want. Event will be conducted in both Spanish and English.
For directions and more information, please visit: http://outreach.astro.caltech.edu.