*Do not look directly at the sun without protective glasses*
The Solar Eclipse is Monday April 8th and while the DMV isn't in the path of totality, more than 90% of the sun will be blocked by the moon (depending on where you're watching from).
In the DMV, the eclipse will begin around 2pm and the maximum eclipse will be around 3:20 p.m. (exact time depends on where you are watching from.)
Make sure you are wearing special eclipse glasses or use a pinhole projector so you don't damage your eyes.
Viewing events & watch parties in the DMV:
National Mall
- Between 4th and 12th Streets, from noon until 4 p.m.
- This event is in collaboration with other Smithsonian museums: NASA, NOAA, and the National Science Foundation and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.Â
- Bring their own viewing glasses.Â
Observatory Park in GaithersburgÂ
- There will be hands-on activities and free solar glasses (while supplies last).
Gateway Park in ArlingtonÂ
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Â
- Special solar glasses will be handed out during the event.Â
NASA Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt
- Noon until 4 p.m.
- Registration to attend this event is required.
Franklin Park Arts Center in Purcellville
- From 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.
- There will be hands-on activities; including improv, art, planetarium and a variety of viewing apparatus.
- Registration is encouraged
University of Maryland
- Students, teachers, and faculty will gather on the front lawn of Glenn L. Martin Hall between 1:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
More watch parties and information HERE
Source: WUSA
*Do not look directly at the sun without protective glasses*