SAN ANTONIO — Do you have plans for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8?
On this day the moon will be closer to the Earth and will perfectly align with the sun, creating total darkness. The eclipse is expected to begin around 12:14p.m.
Many people will be heading to the nearby Hill County to see the eclipse in 100% totality. If you are unable to make it to the area of full totality, parts of San Antonio will be able to see the partial eclipse and different businesses are inviting residents and guests to enjoy the phenomenon.
The Alamo
Residents and visitors are invited to the heart of downtown San Antonio to watch the upcoming solar eclipse at the Alamo for FREE!.
The eclipse is expected to appear as a partial eclipse around 12:14 p.m. with peak eclipse viewing at 1:34 p.m., and end around 2:55 p.m. when the partial eclipse begins to disappear.
Guests will be able to protect their eyes with commemorative solar eclipse glasses that feature the iconic parapet roofline of the Alamo. The eclipse glasses are safe for direct solar viewing and meet requirements for ISO 12312.2-2015 certification.
The Alamo Eclipse Watch Party will start at noon and will end at 3 p.m.
Witte Museum
Guests can view the partial solar eclipse at the Witte Museum on April 8 during their solar eclipse viewing event.
Maximum viewing at the Witte will take place around 1:34p.m. Before this time, Witte visitors will receive complimentary certified eclipse viewing glasses - while supplies last.
According to the museum's website, Witte employees will make announcements to alert guests and invite them outside to experience the eclipse from the museum grounds.
This viewing party is included with museum admission.
Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns is hosting an exclusive VIP party, Total Eclipse at the Park.
The park said given their massive success in October during the annular eclipse they decided to host another event for the total solar eclipse.
The viewing party will feature food, loungers and discounts on tours. The park will be offering a lunch buffet and other activities for guests including family law games and live music. Parking at Natural Bridge Caverns is usually free but guests will be charged on April 8.
There are three different packages available for purchase. All packages will included parking, reserved seating areas and eclipse sunglasses.
For more information on packages click here.
Tobin Center
Join us at the Tobin Center for an unforgettable eclipse viewing party atop the Tobin Parking Garage. Experience the magic as the cosmos converge, offering a stunning 99.9% total eclipse right above downtown San Antonio.
Be among the first 100 attendees to receive complimentary eclipse-viewing glasses! Don't miss this celestial spectacle!
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