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Eclipse Viewing Party!
August 21, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FreeThe Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce, Apalachicola Main Street and the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library are sponsoring an eclipse viewing party on August 21 at Riverfront Park, beginning at 2 pm. Celestial fun for all ages will include stellar music, ice cold moon juice and solar snacks! The eclipse peaks at 2:40 p.m.
The Apalachicola Margaret Key Library has ECLIPSE GLASSES for safely observing the eclipse. Come to Riverfront Park on Saturday, August 19 at 10 AM to get your FREE eclipse glasses and hear Dr. Elizabeth Perkins’ presentation about facts and myths surrounding eclipses. Important eclipse information will be available as well as moon pies!
Did you know?
A solar eclipse is a lineup of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth.
The sun will be 82.7% obscured in zipcode 32320.
The next eclipse will be on April 8, 2024.
Safety first! Never look at the sun without proper eye protection. Without proper precautions, the sun may burn the eye.
