Eclipse Events | Department of Physics

Eclipse Events

View two solar eclipses with UNT Physics

1st event: October 14, 2023, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Annular Eclipse

We will see a partial solar eclipse in the DFW area - the Moon will block 86% of the Sun in Denton

  • On-campus event: Curry Hall Lawn, 200 Avenue A
    • Join the UNT Society of Physics Students to view the eclipse together! Enjoy demos and educational activities. Free event, eclipse glasses provided.
    • More details: https://spsunt.square.site/solar-eclipses
  • Off-campus event: Rafes Urban Astronomy Center (RUAC), 2350 Tom Cole Road, Ponder
    • Visit the observatory to see the eclipse through our telescopes and enjoy educational presentations and activities. Entry is $7 per person, eclipse glasses provided.
    • More details: https://astronomy.unt.edu/solar-eclipse
2nd event: April 8, 2024, Total Eclipse
  • There will be activities both on-campus (99.8% of totality) and off-campus.
  • We will also partner with UT Dallas and host activities on UTD campus (100% totality) through an NSF-supported project: http://physics.unt.edu/~yl0657/PAARE/eclipse.html

Stay tuned!

DO NOT view a solar eclipse without protection from certified solar glasses

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