Admission is FREE, and all are welcome to attend.

Registration not required but suggested because of limited parking

Join Us On-Site!

• We are pleased to provide access to solar viewing equipment for all attendees.
• Solar glasses will also be available for purchase at the observatory for your convenience.
• In the event of adverse weather conditions, we will provide a live stream from a location with clear skies so that you can still witness this celestial wonder from the comfort of our observatory.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the solar eclipse in the company of fellow astronomy enthusiasts. Whether you join us in person or online, it's sure to be an unforgettable experience.

For updates and more information visit our website at uacnj.org or contact us through our social media.

Event Schedule:

- 1:00 PM EDT: Event Commences

- 2:00 PM EDT: Eclipse Starts

- 3:20 PM EDT: Eclipse Maximum

- 4:30 PM EDT: Eclipse Ends

- 6:00 PM EDT: Event Concludes

Location:

333 State Park Road

Hope, NJ 07844

Directions available here

Eclipse Highlights:

- The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

- The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean.

- Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico's Pacific coast at around 11:07am PDT (2:07pm EDT).

- Jenny Jump will be in approximately the 90-95% totality band