Experience The First Total Eclipse in Park Hills and Leadington since 1442!!
The total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017. The partial phase will begin at in the late morning at 11:52 a.m. Totality will last from 1:16 p.m. - 1:19 p.m. The eclipse will end at 2:44 p.m. All Missourians are encouraged to go outside during lunchtime and observe the eclipse.
Where is the best place to observe the eclipse?
A partial eclipse will be visible over the entire United States, more than 500 million people in the US, Canada and Mexico will have a chance to see it! However, the real spectacle will be the total eclipse which will be visible in a 110 km wide path running from Oregon to South Carolina. The path will cut across Missouri from St. Joseph in the west to Ste. Genevieve in the east. 57 of Missouri’s 105 largest cities lie in the path of totality. More than 2 million Missourians live in this path! 24 of Missouri’s 53 largest Colleges and Universities are in the path with a student population of more than 130,000 students. See the following NASA website for more information. Read the full NASA article.
Can I safely view the eclipse?
ONLY during the total eclipse phase, the Sun is safe to observe with the unaided eye. In fact, the overall brightness of the Sun is expected to decrease to that of a Full Moon. The sky will darken like nightfall and bright stars and planets may be visible for the 2 minutes of totality! During the partial eclipse phase, safe methods for viewing the Sun must be used. Special “eclipse viewing glasses” are available at the Chamber office for just $1 per pair! UNSAFE methods include: Sunglasses; Mylar Balloons or Food Wrappers; Smoked Glass; X-Ray Film; Film Negatives; and CDs. See the following NASA Website for more safety information. Read the full NASA article.
Viewing Locations Locally Include:
Monday Aug 21, 2017
11:50 AM - 2:40 PM CDT
Monday, August 21, 2017
11:52 a.m. to 2:44 p.m.
Totality will last from 1:16 p.m. - 1:19 p.m.
Leadington & Park Hills Spectators Will Experience 2-Minutes & 17 Seconds of Totality!
Viewing Location in Park Hills & Leadington Include:
Official Viewing Glasses are Available at the Following Locations for Just $1.00 Per Pair:
Eclipse Viewing Glasses - $1.00 Per Pair
**WARNING** - To watch the partial stages of the eclipse, you MUST have proper eye protection!
Prices are expected to TRIPLE by August 1st!
Official Viewing Glasses are Available at the Following Locations:
573-431-1051
Printed courtesy of www.phlcoc.net/ – Contact the Park Hills-Leadington Chamber of Commerce for more information.
12 Municipal Drive, Park Hills, MO 63601 – (573) 431-1051 – info@phlcoc.net