[Not Quite] Total Eclipse of the Park
When:
Monday, Apr 08, 2024 1:00p -
5:00p
Monday, Apr 08, 2024 1:00p -
5:00p
Where:
Spectacle Island
Spectacle Island
Boston, MA 02110
Admission:
$15-20
Hosted by:
Categories:
Date Idea, Nature, Outside, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-quite-total-eclipse-of-the-park-tickets-852958621197?aff=oddtdtcreator
Venture to Spectacle Island for an afternoon of solar eclipse viewing from Boston Harbor! Featuring unobstructed views of Boston and its surroundings, Spectacle Island will offer a unique opportunity to experience 2024 partial solar eclipse. While Boston will not experience totality, we anticipate seeing 93% coverage of the sun if weather permits.
Your ticket includes:
- Round trip ferry transportation from Long Wharf to Spectacle Island
- Hiking along the 5 miles of trails
- Bird and wildlife observations, and the effects of the partial eclipse
- Special Eclipse Junior Ranger program with collectors badges (for all ages)
- Climate Change interactive programming
- DIY picnicking
- S'mores on the beach (weather dependent)
- Eclipse viewing materials.
Directions: Guests must arrive at Long Wharf North *by 12:30 pm* to board the ferry to Spectacle Island. It will depart promptly at 1:00 pm and will not wait for late arrivals. No refunds.
The return ferry will depart Spectacle Island at 4:30 pm, with an 5:00 pm scheduled return to Boston. *Please note that the Harbor can be busy in the evening which can cause unforeseen delays.*
Island Accessibilty for April 8: Due to ongoing dock and trail maintenance from off-season storms there will be limited accessibilty. All guests will traverse a flight of stairs when disembarking the ferry, and trails have experienced significant wash-out.
Other important information:
- Bring your own picnic
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited
- No pets allowed
About Solar Eclipse:
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth. A solar eclipse can only happen during a New Moon. The Moon's orbit is titled 5 degrees to Earth's orbit around the Sun. (National Weather Service).
