Solar Eclipse!

A partial Solar Eclipse will begin in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. Pacific Time, and end in Texas at 12:03 p.m. Central Time. We are fortunate in that we will have an ALMOST total eclipse (90%!). We'll show you how to see it safely, with safe-viewing glasses available for a nominal fee. Come for the whole thing or come for a few minutes! It'll be a lot more fun when seen with other enthusiasts!

A partial Solar Eclipse will begin in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. Pacific Time, and end in Texas at 12:03 p.m. Central Time..  We'll show you how to see it safely from 10am to noon-- we have a limited supply of special sunglasses.  Come for the whole thing, or come for a few minutes!  Meet just behind the Visitors' Center for  a clear view of the sky.  Dress cool and bring beverages if you like (non-alcoholic, of course!), snacks (we have a Park Store that will be selling snacks and drinks), and/or lawn chairs and picnic blankets if you like, none of which are required.   Park Entry for whatever reason you come to the Park is always $5 per person (children 12-and-under are free), or free with a Texas State Park Pass (see https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/sppass-faq ).  This event itself is free, with park entry.

**** The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon during an annular solar eclipse. Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing.  --solarsystem.nasa.gov

**** Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.  --solarsystem.nasa.gov

**** Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are NOT SAFE for viewing the Sun.  --solarsystem.nasa.gov