Total Eclipse of the Park
When:
Monday, Apr 08, 2024 2:00p -
4:40p
Monday, Apr 08, 2024 2:00p -
4:40p
Where:
Kingsley Park
250 Fresh Pond Parkway
Cambridge, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Good for Groups, Kid Friendly, Meetup, Outside
On Monday, April 8th, 2024, Cambridge will be hit with a near-total solar eclipse (93.1% coverage). All are welcome to a viewing party in the grassy field of Kingsley Park, a section of Fresh Pond Reservation (250 Fresh Pond Parkway), where the festivities will be underway from 2pm to 4:40pm. Feel free to bring your own blanket or chair!
What can you expect?
- Live music by local folk band Trail Mix from 2:30-4:30pm
- Free commemorative eclipse glasses (ISO safety certified)
- Eclipse and astronomy-related experiments and displays
- Educational resources, and new ways to appreciate this unique celestial event
- Community togetherness and a sense of wonder!
Timeline of the Solar Eclipse
- 2:16pm - The Moon begins to touch the Sun
- 3:29pm - Peak of the Eclipse covers 93.1% of the Sun
- 4:39pm - The Moon fully passes to the other side
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