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Join The Community To Watch Partial Solar Eclipse, Other Fun Activites
The Vicksburg National Military Park and Warren County Vicksburg Public Library are hosting an event to watch the partial solar eclipse.
The viewing will happen at 3201 Clay St, Vicksburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39183.
Anyone is invited to attend!
On Monday April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse with be visible in Vicksburg with an approximate 92% occlusion of the sun.
Join park rangers and staff from the library outside the Visitor Center to view this amazing natural event and explore family friendly space-themed activities. Free solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for those who participate in the program.
Activities include:
Earn a special Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger Badge by completing activities in an Eclipse Explorer Junior Ranger booklet
Learn about celestial events during the Civil War
Space-themed bean bag toss game
Coloring sheets, puzzles, and mazes
Celestial themed music
Space-themed arts & crafts
Viewing event will be ongoing from 12:30-3:00 PM.
Learn about celestial events during the Civil War
Space-themed bean bag toss game
Coloring sheets, puzzles, and mazes
Celestial themed music
Space-themed arts & crafts
Viewing event will be ongoing from 12:30-3:00 PM.
Event Time:
12:30-3:00 PM
12:30-3:00 PM
Eclipse Timeline:
Begins: 12:31 PM
Maximum: 1:51 PM
Ends: 3:11 PM
Begins: 12:31 PM
Maximum: 1:51 PM
Ends: 3:11 PM
An entrance pass will not be required to join the viewing event at the Visitor Center, however an entrance pass will still be required to access the tour road.
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