Partial Solar Eclipse Observing with the McAuliffe Center

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Hours:	12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Science & Technology

Participants of all ages are welcome to safely observe the partial solar eclipse and participate in hands-on activities!

Partial eclipse begins: 12:18 PM Maximum eclipse: 1:25 PM

Partial eclipse ends: 2:33 PM

McAuliffe Center staff are available to facilitate hands-on activities, guide your observations, and answer questions about eclipses.

We will distribute eclipse glasses to all who join us for observing.

If you plan to observe the partial solar eclipse on your own, do not look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.

COST

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Free

WEBSITE

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cm-center.org/event/oct14eclipse

LOCATION

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100 State Street, Framingham, MA, 01701 map
Phone: 508-626-4050

This event is weather-dependent. In case of inclement weather or conditions inconducive for observing, this event will be cancelled.

Parking is available in the Maynard Road, Salem End Road, and Maple Street Parking Lots. Once parked, follow Framingham State University’s signs and the McAuliffe Center’s yard signs to May Hall.

Observing will take place in front of May Hall. There is a staircase at the intersection of State Street and Maynard Road that will take you to the observing location.

TIPS

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When watching an annular solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun.
From NASA: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2023/oct-14-annular/safety/