Looking for a place to watch the solar eclipse other than your yard? Here are 5 KC spots.
The solar eclipse will peak at 1:54 pm, when 89% of the sun will be covered by the moon. It begins at 12:37 pm and will end at 3:11 pm. Protective glasses and indirect viewing devices are a must to protect your eyes.
- Location: Powell Observatory, 26500 Melrose Street., Louisburg.
- Time: 11 am to 4 pm.
Chicken N Pickle
- North Kansas City and Overland Park Locations: 1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, and 5901 W. 135th St., Overland Park.
- Time: 12:30-3:15 pm.
Legends Watch Party
- Location: The Lawn at the Legends Outlets, 1865 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.
- Time: Noon to 3 pm.
A volunteer NASA ambassador will be on site to talk and answer questions about the solar eclipse.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
- Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm.
- Location: Heritage 5801 West 115th Street Overland Park, KS 6621.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Location: 8909 W 179th St Overland Park, KS 66013
- Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm.
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