2017 Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties List
On Monday, August 21st a total solar eclipse will cross the United States. Below you'll find a list of viewing parties in the Delmarva area. To have your party added, email newsroom@47abc.com.
DELAWARE:
Sussex County:
Frankford Public Library
8 Main Street
Frankford, De. 19945
• Three dozen glasses are available. Officials are hoping that if more people show up, viewers will share the glasses.
• There will be a previewing explanation
• The viewing party will be from 1-3 p.m. The viewing will be on a grassy lot adjacent to the library. This will be free and open to the public.
• People are welcome to bring their dogs and blankets.
Seaford Library
600 North Market Street Extended
Seaford, De. 19973
Lewes Library
11 Adams Avenue
Lewes, De. 19958
• The viewing party will be from 2pm-4pm
• There will be a sign-up sheet for glasses. There are 200 glasses and they are free.
• People are asked to sign up a week before the event.
• Activities for the event are currently unclear. The team librarian is supposed to have a meeting later this month to discuss those details.
• The party is open to everyone and viewing will be towards the back of the library lot.
Milton Library
121 Union Street
Milton, De. 19968
• Free eclipse viewing party
• People will not have to register.
• The time of the party is unclear.
MARYLAND:
Queen Anne's County:
Queen Anne’s County Library
There will be a viewing party at both locations:
121 South Commerce Street
Centreville, MD 21617
200 Library Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
• Officials have ordered glasses and people will be able to view the eclipse from the lawn at 2pm.
• People should bring blankets and chairs. The party is free and open to the public.
Somerset County:
Crisfield Library
4 East Main Street
Crisfield, MD 21817
• The viewing party will be at 2:00 p.m. and the party is open to the public and free
• People will have to register for the event because there are only solar glasses for the first 40 people.
Wicomico County:
People can view the Eclipse at the Wicomico County Library
Downtown Library
122 South Division Street
Salisbury, MD 218901
Pittsville Branch Library
34372 Old Ocean City Road
Pittsville, MD 21850
12-2:30 p.m.
• A Salisbury University professor will be at the viewing to explain the eclipse to people.
• People are told not look directly at the sun. At 2pm, people will go outside to practice viewing.
• This is open to the public and it is free to everyone.
• There will be a pre-event on July 25th where the library will feature another professor. The program is the science, myths and legends event. There will be light hors de oeuvres.
• This program is a part of a NASA ay my libraries event. There will be different events at the library for the next few years along with different NASA program. The best time to see the eclipse is around 2:20pm.
Worcester County:
Eclipse Viewing Parties
August 21, 2017 from 1 – 4 pm
Ocean City Branch Library
10003 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
Pocomoke Branch Library
301 Market Street
Pocomoke City, MD 21851• Crafts celebrating this special celestial event will be available and eclipse-related snacks will be provided. The branches will also live stream NASA coverage in the meeting rooms and eclipse glasses will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VIRGINIA:
Accomack County:
Total Solar Eclipse
08/21/2017 12:00-4:30 p.m.
NASA Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center
Building J20 Route 175
Chincoteague Road,
Wallops Island, VA 23337
• FROM WALLOPS LOCATION: 81.5 % PARTIAL ECLIPSE VISIBLE start of partial eclipse: 1:22 p.m. maximum eclipse: 2:46 p.m. end of partial eclipse: 4:05 p.m. Eclipse glasses for safe viewing, live streaming, resources and solar-themed activities available
• ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE TOMS COVE VISITOR CENTER, VIRGINIA ASSATEAGUE VISITOR CENTER, MARYLAND Eclipse glasses for safe viewing and resources available
• People are told to enjoy the eclipse safely. Eclipse viewing safety information is located on the back of this flyer. For full details call 757.824.1344 or visit: www.facebook.com/nasawffvisitorcenter Funded in part through the 2015 Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Center (CP4SMPVC+). All programs are subject to change or cancellation due to launch operations and exhibit renovations; space and supplies limited.
For more information on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
www.nasa.gov
FROM WALLOPS LOCATION:
• 81.5 % PARTIAL ECLIPSE VISIBLE
• Start of partial eclipse: 1:22 p.m.
• Maximum eclipse: 2:46 p.m.
• End of partial eclipse: 4:05 p.m.
• Eclipse glasses for safe viewing, live streaming, resources and solar-themed activities available
SATELLITE VIEWING LOCATIONS:
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
TOMS COVE VISITOR CENTER,
VIRGINIA ASSATEAGUE VISITOR CENTER, MARYLAND
Eclipse glasses for safe viewing and resources available
www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter
For more on the 2017 Solar Eclipse, see the 47 ABC Solar Eclipse page.
